Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About the role

Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service and 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.

The company is Sorenson Communications, LLC, and the location for this role is Philadelphia, PA. Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT, with a requirement to work at least one shift on Monday, Friday, or Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
• Maintain compliance with national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
• Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects, and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
• Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment and in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Premium shifts 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 or Canada

Pay

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