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Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sorenson Communications · West Allis, WI · 3 wk ago
Marketing$25–$60/hrPart-time

Salary Range

Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)

Location

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hours Requirement

Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's discretion).

Shifts

Shifts: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. (If selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday)

Benefits

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
  • Earn CEU’s
  • Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked
  • 401K plans with employer contribution
  • No scripts
  • Resiliency/Vicarious Trauma resources available at no cost
  • Company-wide Network
  • Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in ASL
  • Ability to pass our required skills assessment
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
  • Interpreter certification (as required by local regulations)
  • 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service focused environment
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer components
  • Regular and predictable attendance

Qualifications

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in ASL
  • Ability to pass our required skills assessment
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
  • Interpreter certification (as required by local regulations)
  • 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service focused environment
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer components
  • Regular and predictable attendance

Skills

  • Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
  • Maintain compliance with national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
  • Comply with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Comply with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
  • Complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
  • Maintain a flexible work schedule
  • Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
  • Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
  • Willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basis

About Us

Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people.

Job Snapshot

Job Summary: Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service (http://www.sorensonvrs.com/). As a result, we are seeking Interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Full and part-time positions are available in the US and in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
  • Maintain compliance with national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
  • Comply with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Comply with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
  • Complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
  • Maintain a flexible work schedule
  • Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
  • Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
  • Willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basis

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