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About the Role

Sorenson Communications is expanding its Video Relay Service and seeking Interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Full and part-time positions are available.

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
• Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
• 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; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
• Work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
• Complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis

Requirements

• Ability to pass our required skills assessment
• A high school diploma or GED
• Interpreter certification (as required by local regulations)
• 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

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Spoken English
• Computer keyboard operation
• Computer mouse operation

Location

• Rochester, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred, but not required)

Salary/Compensations

• $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)

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
• Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US or Canada

About the Company

• 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.
• Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages.

Equal Opportunity

• Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.