The HIS Sign Team Is Looking for a Qualified Staff Interpreter
Sign Language Staff Interpreter
Summary
HIS Sign is looking for a full-time staff interpreter to support our growing needs in Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia. The staff interpreter will be responsible for providing services to a wide spectrum of settings such as medical, government and community interpreting with an emphasis on the K-12 setting including student, staff, and parent support
Core Job Functions
- Provide interpreting service to consumers using Sign Language in a modality appropriate to consumer
- Attend department and company meetings as appropriate
- Communicate progress and problems to scheduling department promptly
- Administrative duties assigned as needed
- Other duties as needed
Expectations
- Ability to work independently as well as team with other interpreters
- Flexibility to provide services onsite as well as via our Virtual Interpreting Service (VIS)
- Exceptional Communication skills
- Reliable transportation
- Good Interpersonal skills with ability to interact with colleagues, customers and consumers with professionalism and integrity
- Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct
- Stay in contact with Scheduling Department throughout the workday
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Attend workshops, conferences to maintain certification (if applicable) and stay current with best practices and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Skills & Qualifications
- Completion of an Interpreter Training Program or minimum of 3 years working experience
- Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language with excellent expressive and receptive skills
- Minimum Certification Requirements: Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or above, or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or above
- Must pass a national background check
- Must pass a Tuberculosis (TB) Test
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Personal Days
- Flexible Summer Schedule
- HIS Sign Paid Holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement allowance
- IRS Standard Mileage Rate Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Monthly Benefits Stipend
- Paid RID Membership Dues and Professional Development (when applicable)
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jobs@HISsign.com.