Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Little Rock, AR

Pay: $25.00 - $60.00 / hour

Employment type:

Part-Time

• Req#: SIGNL
  007033
• Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)
• Location: Little Rock, AR
• Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's discretion).

Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
• Earn CEUs
• 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 and Canada

A successful candidate will have:

• 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
• 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

Job Snapshot:

Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service. 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 any 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
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the VRS industry
• Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
• Complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis

About Us:

• Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365.
• Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf individuals who use ASL and hearing people.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.

Required: Diploma

Preferred: Interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities