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American Sign Language Interpreter
Hands Up CommunicationsVRI American Sign Language Interpreter providing professional interpretation services for Hands Up Communications. Must adhere to ethics, confidentiality, and professional standards in various contexts.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform interpretations that are grammatically and syntactically accurate
- Punctuality and attendance are expected; timeliness is necessary as it directly reflects on the agency as well as the interpreter
- Inform scheduling staff as soon as possible if an issue arises
- 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 required 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
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- Equal employment/contracting opportunities
- Affirmative action to ensure fair treatment
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Hard Skills & Tools
American Sign Languageinterpretationreportingschedulingservice evaluationethical standardsconfidentialityperformance assessment
Soft Skills
punctualitycollaborationprofessional behaviortimelinesscommunicationindependencecustomer serviceattitude
Certifications
RID certificationBEI certificationEducational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)