Job Description
Title : Staff Interpreter (10-month)
Classification : Full-time (35 hours per week)
FLSA : Non-exempt
Pay Range : $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Reports to : Director of Interpreting Services
Location : Rome, NY (relocation assistance possible)
Interpretek has several openings for full-time (10-month) Staff Interpreters. These positions offer year-round benefits! POSITION SUMMARY :
In collaboration with and under the leadership of our Director of Interpreting Services, the Staff Interpreter is responsible for providing ASL interpreting services for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, ensuring adherence to the Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
The Staff Interpreter must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and have the proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Strong interpersonal and outstanding customer service skills are required. Communication effectively and working collaboratively with team members, external customers, and leadership is also required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Provide interpreting services using American Sign Language to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Interpreting assignments may include in-person services for appointments, meetings, education, or events in various settings, including VRI.
- Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
- Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it pertains to the Deaf community.
- Review and research professional literature, journals, etc. and attend conferences, and workshops to stay current on best practices.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with the team.
- Work successfully and be able to problem-solve with minimal support/supervision.
- Seek manager support for difficult interpreting situations.
- Contribute to a supportive work environment with positive and creative participation.
- Maintain accurate documentation to ensure timely renewal(s) of all required interpreting credentials.
- Comply with policies and procedures as outlined by Interpretek.
- This position has access to highly confidential information relating to the customers of Interpretek. The applicant must possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.
- Ensure Interpretek's values are represented in all interactions.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SKILLS: - BEI, or RID Certification preferred.
- At least 1-3 years of recent interpreting work in a variety of settings is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
- Valid Driver License with reliable transportation and willingness to travel to interpreting assignments throughout a typical workday.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of proficiency in computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite of products, is strongly preferred.
- Access to high-speed internet service provider required.
- Ability to effectively communicate via email, and chat-based business solutions.
This job description was designed as a convenience to acquaint employees and managers with the basic elements of the position. The duties of this position are not limited to what is contained in this description, and employees in this position may be asked to perform various functions not listed. This description is solely to summarize basic duties, and it is not intended to be a contract or guarantee of employment or any specific terms or conditions of employment. This description may be amended or eliminated from time to time as necessary for operational or business reasons.
Interpretek Company Values Do the Right Thing ~ Accountability ~ Serve the Community ~ Honest/Transparent Communication
Interpretek provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Interpretek complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,