Purple Communications, Inc · 5 months ago
Sign Language Interpreter - Community and VRI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$15.74/hr - $65/hr
3+ years expPurple Communications, Inc is one of the nation's most extensive communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. They are seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide effective video remote and on-site interpreting services while supporting the company's mission and values.
MessagingTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide effective 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
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid and current NAD IV/V; BEI Advanced or Master; TX BEI 3, 4 or 5; MI BEI 2 or 3; or RID certification
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
Must be able to work 15 hours of VRI per six weeks
Must have bandwidth of at least 1Mbps with uninterrupted video streaming quality
Must have a secure lockable room
Must be able to provide own computer equipment; a laptop will suffice. MacBook Air, Chromebooks and AMD processors are not approved
Must attend and successfully complete a 4 hour New Hire Training
Ability to independently travel. Where driving is required, access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and required insurance
Provide effective 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
Preferred
Three (3) years of professional interpreting experience
Benefits
Company-sponsored training for Professional Development
Company
Purple Communications, Inc
Purple Communications Inc. is a leading U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2017-02-14Acquired
2009-12-30Series Unknown· $5M
2008-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Francine cummings
Chief Operating Officer
Mark Stern
Director of Product Management
Recent News
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