Spoken Language Community Interpreter

Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson:

• Flexible Scheduling.
• You can pick and choose which work you want to do.
• Pay for both a cancelled assignment and a replacement assignment that occurs during the same time frame.
• You are reimbursed for parking, tolls, and mileage for all assignments.
• You can get paid for travel time too when it’s between other Sorenson community assignments.
• There are differentials for Night, Graveyard, Weekend and Legal assignments.
• We withhold taxes and pay by Direct Deposit.
• You will have access to some employee benefits such as: Yearly professional development stipend (minimum weekly hours required), 24/7 Telehealth.
• Auto enrollment in 401K and access to retirement planning
• Group rates for vision and dental plans, short-term disability, Life, Accident and Critical Illness, EAP

A successful candidate will have:

• Ability to pass our required skills assessment.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required).
• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required).
• Ability to travel independently in the metropolitan area.
  • Where driving is required – access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and person vehicular insurance at the minimum state required level.

Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Job Snapshot:

Sorenson Communications is looking for part-time community (on-site) interpreters to provide the highest quality interpretation services in English and in at least one other language. Interpreters of any world language are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must display a wide continuum of language skills and consistently deliver excellent internal and external customer service. All Applicants provide verification of language proficiency and interpreting skills and pass an internal screening.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively interpret between English and at least one other language.
• Ability to use technology to accurately report for billing, scheduling and service evaluation.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Demonstrate written and verbal fluency in at least one Spoken Language in addition to other than English.
• Responsible to adhere to Sorenson Communications policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics for Community Interpreters.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a respectful and professional attitude with customers and colleagues.
• Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet performance and customer service expectations with minimal supervision.
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training.
• Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the various on-site interpreting needs.
• Fully comply with Sorenson attendance requirements.
• Effectively represent the Sorenson Communications brand when interacting with customers in the field.
• Be prompt and prepared for each interpreting engagement.
• Be flexible with assignment changes.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to complete additional and other duties as assigned.

About Us:

• Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. 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 various languages.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.