Sign Language Interpreter - Community -Santa Fe, NM
Sorenson - Santa Fe, NM
posted 7 months ago
About the position
Sorenson Communications is seeking part-time Deaf and hearing community interpreters to provide high-quality interpretation services for Deaf consumers across various locations. The role requires candidates to effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English, as well as other forms of visual communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate a wide range of language skills and consistently provide excellent customer service. This position is designed to meet community demands, with hours scheduled accordingly. Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate various interpreting needs. Additionally, interpreters will be expected to adhere to Sorenson policies and the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring professionalism and respect in all interactions. The role also includes opportunities for professional development and mentoring of intern students when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Effectively interpret between ASL and spoken English for hearing interpreters.
- Interpret between ASL, Tactile American Sign Language, and written English for Deaf interpreters.
- Adhere to Sorenson policies 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, providing and receiving support from colleagues.
- Meet performance and customer service expectations with minimal supervision.
- Enhance interpreting skills through continuing education and training.
- Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various interpreting needs in the community setting.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in various settings and locations.
- Comply with Sorenson Communications attendance requirements.
- Effectively represent the Sorenson Communications brand when interacting with customers in the field.
- Mentor intern students or provide support when appropriate and assigned.
- Be prompt and prepared for each interpreting engagement.
- Be flexible with assignment changes.
- Use technology for accurate reporting for billing, scheduling, and service evaluation.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to pass the required skills assessment.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities in ASL.
- An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
- Interpreter certification is required.
- 3 years of experience working as an interpreter is preferred but not required.
- Ability to travel independently in the metropolitan area.
- Access to a vehicle, valid driver's license, and personal vehicular insurance at the minimum state required level.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in community interpreting settings.
- Familiarity with various interpreting technologies and tools.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling allowing interpreters to choose assignments.
- Payment for both cancelled assignments and replacement assignments occurring simultaneously.
- Reimbursement for parking, tolls, and mileage for all assignments.
- Payment for travel time between Sorenson community assignments.
- Different pay differentials for Night, Graveyard, Weekend, and Legal assignments.
- Direct deposit for paychecks.
- Access to employee benefits such as a yearly professional development stipend, 24/7 Telehealth, auto enrollment in 401K, and group rates for vision and dental plans, short-term disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
