Salary Range : $-$ (depending on location, education, and certifications)
Location : Halifax, NS
Hours Requirement : hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leaderships discretion).
Shifts : Available hours are Monday-Saturday, am-pm MT. (If selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday)
In ASL :
Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson :
- Flexible Scheduling
- Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
- Earn CEU’s
- Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership / licensure reimbursement up to % based on average hours worked
- K plans with employer contribution
- No scripts
- Resiliency / Vicarious Trauma resources available at no cost
- Company-wide Network
- Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada
A successful candidate will have :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in ASL :
Ability to pass our required skills assessmentA high school diploma or GEDAn associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)Interpreter certificationyears’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issuesAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service focused environmentDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer componentsRegular and predictable attendanceJob Snapshot : Job Summary in ASL :
Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service ( 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.
Responsibilities :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities in ASL :
Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken EnglishMaintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and / or certification requirementsDemonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional ConductDemonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policyAccurately complete assigned tasks / duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelinesThe ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry, is essential for this position.Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologiesWork effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleaguesPossess the ability to work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to call monitoring, mentoring and evaluationsPossess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environmentEnhance interpreting skills through continued education trainingDemonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basisAbout Us :
Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access / / . 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.Sorenson 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.Equal Employment Opportunity :
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability / Age Employer.
