American Sign Language Interpreter

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Hands Up Communications

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11 - 50 employees

Helping you efficiently & effectively communicate with the world!Interpreting. Translation. Transcription.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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

• Equal employment/contracting opportunities • Affirmative action to ensure fair treatment