Sign Language Interpreter - Community - Las Vegas, Nevada jobs in United States
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Sorenson Communications · 1 week ago

Sign Language Interpreter - Community - Las Vegas, Nevada

Sorenson Communications provides the highest-quality communication products and services to all deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. They are looking for part-time Deaf and hearing community interpreters to provide the highest quality interpretation services for Deaf consumers in multiple locations company wide.

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Responsibilities

Hearing interpreters will effectively interpret between ASL and spoken English
Deaf interpreters will effectively interpret between ASL, Tactile American Sign Language, other forms of visual communication, and written English
Adhere to Sorenson policies and procedures, and the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a respectful and professional attitude with customers and colleagues
Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
Exhibit the ability to meet performance and customer service expectations with minimal supervision
Enhance interpreting skills through continuing education and training
Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the various interpreting needs in the community setting
Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment in a variety of settings and locations
Fully comply with Sorenson Communications attendance requirements
Effectively represent the Sorenson Communications brand when interacting with customers in the field
Work with intern students or provide mentoring when appropriate and as assigned
Be prompt and prepared for each interpreting engagement
Flexible with assignment changes
Ability to use technology for accurate reporting for billing, scheduling and service evaluation
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to complete additional and other duties as assigned

Qualification

American Sign LanguageInterpreter certificationInterpreting experienceGEDAssociate'sTravel independentlyVehicle accessCustomer service skillsFlexible work scheduleTechnology for reporting

Required

Ability to pass our required skills assessment
A high school diploma or GED
Interpreter certification
Ability to travel independently in the metropolitan area
Where driving is required – access to a vehicle, valid driver's license, and person vehicular insurance at the minimum state required level

Preferred

An associate's or bachelor's degree (preferred, but not required)
3 years' experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling
You can pick and choose which work you want to do
Pay for both a cancelled assignment and a replacement assignment that occurs during the same time frame
You are reimbursed for parking, tolls, and mileage for all assignments
You can get paid for travel time too when it’s between other Sorenson community assignments
There are differentials for Night, Graveyard, Weekend and Legal assignments.
We withhold taxes and pay by Direct Deposit.
You will have access to some employee benefits such as: Yearly professional development stipend (minimum weekly hours required), 24/7 Telehealth
Auto enrollment in 401K and access to retirement planning
Group rates for vision and dental plans, short-term disability, Life, Accident and Critical Illness, EAP

Company

Sorenson Communications

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Sorenson Communications provideS the highest-quality communication products and services to all deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Paget Alves
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Arthur
Chief Corporate Development Officer
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