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.