Sign Language Interpreter Part Time 16
Purple Communications
- Detroit, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provide effective video relay service, video remote interpreting, and on-site interpreting for consumers
- Support and model the company’s mission and values
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a respectful and professional attitude with customers and colleagues
- Exhibit professional behavior at all times including punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the company and all FCC regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies
- Multi-task between interpreting effectively and utilizing video-based technology
- Participate in company-sponsored training for Professional Development
- Exhibit the ability to meet performance expectations with minimal supervision
- Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in all settings
- Ability to independently travel. Where driving is required, access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and required insurance.
- Must pass the company's interpreting skills assessment
- Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour New Hire Training
- Fluent ASL and spoken English language skills
- Able to provide accurate interpretation
- Understanding of Deaf culture
- Thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
- You must be 18 years or older to apply
- Three to five years of experience in interpreting (preferred but not required)
- As applicable, state licensure or state-required credentials
- Must be able to work a shift from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time on Mondays and Fridays (excludes Federal and ZP Holidays) for a total of 16 hours per week.
- Must be able to accept new or alternative interpreting assignments for a scheduled shift based on customer demand
- Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
- Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%)
- Keyboarding (40-60%)
- Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%)
- Lifting computers and other equipment.
- Position may require some travel.