Sign Language Interpreter - ASL/English VRS - Full Time - San Juan, Puerto Rico

pstrongSalary Range:/strong $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)/p pstrongLocation:/strong Puerto Ricospan /span/p pstrongDetails:/strong/p ul liThe Full time 32 hour a week position will require that hours be worked Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MST. /li liThis position will require that 100% of the required 32 hours are worked in VRS. Anything worked above 32 hours can be worked in other job codes./li liThose selected will be required to remain in their FT position for one year. (Cannot move to PT until the year is up)./li /ul pstrongShifts/strong: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT.em (/emIf selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday)/p pstrongBenefits of interpreting with Sorenson:span /span/strong/p ul liPaid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays/li liMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/li liFlexible Scheduling /li liPremium shifts offered to boost hourly wage/li liEarn CEU’s/li liOpportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked/li li401K plans with employer contribution/li liNo scripts/li liResiliency/Vicarious Trauma resources available at no cost/li liCompany-wide Network/li ul liTransfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada/li /ul /ul p /p pstrongA successful candidate will have:/strong/p ul liAbility to pass our required skills assessment/li liA high school diploma or GED/li liAn associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)/li liInterpreter certification/li li3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)/li liAbility to troubleshoot basic technical issues/li liAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service focused environment/li liDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer components/li liRegular and predictable attendance/li /ul p /p pstrongJob Snapshot:/strong/p pSorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service (a href="http://www.sorensonvrs.com/)." target="_blank" rel="noopener"http://www.sorensonvrs.com/)./a As a result, we are seeking Interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Full and part-time positions are available in the US and in Canada./p p /p pstrongResponsibilities:/strong/p ul liEffectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English/li liMaintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements/li liDemonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct/li liDemonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy/li liAccurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines/li liThe ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry, is essential for this position./li liPossess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies/li liWork effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues/li liPossess the ability to work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations/li liPossess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment/li liEnhance interpreting skills through continued education training/li liDemonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basis/li /ul p /p pstrongAbout Us/strong:/p ul liSorenson 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./li liSorenson 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 English and various other world languages./li /ul pstrongEqual Employment Opportunity:/strongbr /Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer./p p /p