Sign Language Interpreter - Community - Wisconsin

Job Summary in ASL: https://vimeo.com/user/17335376/folder/21690227?isPrivate=false

Sorenson Communications is looking for part-time Deaf and hearing community interpreters to provide the highest quality interpretation services for Deaf consumers in multiple locations company wide. Hours scheduled will meet the needs of community demands.

Candidates must display a wide continuum of language skills in American Sign Language and English and consistently exhibit excellent internal and external customer service. This position is available to new applicants and current Sorenson non-exempt employees in good standing. All applicants must take and pass a screening for verification of skill sets in order to deliver effective services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities in ASL: https://vimeo.com/user/17335376/folder/21690227?isPrivate=false

- 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

- 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

- 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 various languages.