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American Sign Language Interpreter

TranslatorTranslatorContractRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

63 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAssamese

Job Description

• 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

Job 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

  • None specified

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