American Sign Language Interpreter
About the job
- Effectively interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English.
- Maintain, as applicable, compliance with national, state, or local licensure and certification requirements.
- Adhere to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- Complete a background check and/or drug screening if required.
- Accurately complete assigned tasks, duties, projects, and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines.
- Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment.
- Complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis.
- Understand deaf culture, the social experiences of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, the history of education for students with various levels of hearing loss, and current pedagogical trends.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, communication service providers, instructors, and administrators.
- Use computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, email, electronic scheduling, and the internet.
- Work independently and within a team.
- Provide a computer or laptop running Windows 10 or higher, a steady wired internet connection, download speeds of at least 20 Mbps, upload speeds of at least 10 Mbps, a webcam, a USB wired headset, and a contrasting solid-color backdrop for video remote interpreting.
- Provide sign language interpretation services in a variety of settings.
- Interpret for individuals who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, and/or oral.
- Empower individuals to advocate for themselves and their needs.
About the company
One World Global Services provides interpreting, translation and multilingual customer support for organizations communicating across languages. Clients use its interpreters in healthcare appointments, legal matters, education meetings and other conversations, with services delivered by phone, video or in person. Its customer-care teams also handle service inquiries, technical support, sales and retention work for client businesses. The company earns revenue from language and outsourced support services, combining individual language assignments with ongoing customer-service programs. Founded in 2015, it operates across several countries through a network of interpreters and support teams.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- Schedules offer options: One World's U.S.-based multilingual interpreter opening lists full-time and part-time positions.
- Training continues after entry: One World's Colombia Spanish interpreter opening includes ongoing training and competency opportunities.
- A degree is optional: One World's New York freelance sign-language opening lists college education as preferred, not required.
What critics are saying
- Equipment requirements apply to the U.S. interpreter role: One World requires wired internet and a USB headset.
- Income follows interpreted minutes: Spanish-language assignments in Colombia receive monthly payments under One World's advertised rate.
- Some opportunities are contracts: One World's Manhattan sign-language interpreter opening is advertised as contracted.
What makes One World Global Services unique
- Sign-language access is included: One World supplies certified American Sign Language interpreters for onsite and video assignments.
- Fast access is promised: One World advertises phone and video interpreter connections in under two minutes.
- Usage is visible: One World's interpretation dashboard records service activity and documentation for compliance and billing.
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