American Sign Language Interpreter
Hands Up Communications
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Qualified American Sign Language Interpreters are responsible for facilitating VRI interpreting in a professional and accurate manner
- Perform interpretations that are grammatically and syntactically accurate
- Punctuality and attendance are expected; timeliness is necessary
- If an issue arises it is the interpreter’s responsibility to inform the scheduling staff as soon as possible
- Interpreters are expected to work collaboratively with other internal or external interpreters
- Exhibit professional behavior including attire, timeliness, attitude, manner, and overall behavior
- Adhere to ethical standards, procedures, and protocols specific to interpreting context (i.e. hospitals, courts, schools, etc.)
- Maintain confidentiality for all interpreting assignments unless specific circumstances arise that would cause the interpreter to violate the law
- Effectively represent the Hands Up Communications brand when interacting with customers in the field
- Utilize the necessary technology for accurate reporting for billing, scheduling, and service evaluation
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts degree (preferred)
- Associates of Arts degree accepted or 3+ years of experience in lieu of formal degree
- RID or BEI certification
- Acceptable score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), as applicable to the role
- Knowledge of the community, culture, and values of the people and language to be interpreted
- Facilitate communication between English and American Sign Language
- Possess or have the ability to obtain local, regional, or national credentials
- Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while meeting performance and customer service expectations
- Ability to apply code of ethics and standards of practice
- Ability to interpret for extended periods of time
Benefits
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Hard skills
American Sign LanguageVRI interpretinginterpretation accuracycommunication facilitationreporting for billingschedulingservice evaluationcode of ethicsstandards of practice
Soft skills
punctualityattendancecollaborationprofessional behaviortimelinessattitudeconfidentialityindependencecustomer service
Certifications
RID certificationBEI certificationEducational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)