ASL Interpreter Specialist
Job ID: 977431
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Texas
Amazon.com Services, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Disability & Leave Services (DLS) team in the HR Services organization is building a best-in-class case management program to deliver leave of absence, disability and accommodation services to Amazon employees across the U.S.
The ASL Interpreter Specialist is a key member of our accommodation team, providing ASL interpreting services to Amazon applicants, candidates and/or employees who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a warehouse setting. The interpreter assignments may include in-person services for group meetings or events, as well as meetings with individual employees. Interpreter services may also be delivered via video conference. An Interpreter may also be assigned to work primarily with a single employee for all or part of their work days, permanently or temporarily. The interpreter will be required to travel between locations, as needed. The Interpreter is highly skilled, adept in responding to changing circumstances and needs of a dynamic culture, and paves the way for a connected and trusted accommodation experience. The Interpreter will be called upon to provide general dialogic interpretation, including conversations of a sensitive nature, such as performance management or review. In addition, interpretation will involve periods of standing, and walking in a fast paced environment with varied noise levels.
Essential Responsibilities:
· Demonstrate high quality interpretation skills between English and American Sign Language
. Communicate well in both verbal and written English
· Adhere to Federal Communications Commission regulations pertaining to VRS and VRI
· Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and hearing stakeholders in a variety of settings
· Provide effective communication in a video environment and/or on-site services environment
· Multi-task between interpreting effectively while using video-based technology
· Arrive to shifts and assignments on time and prepared for work. Flexible in work hours and environments to support meetings
· Provide stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
· Collaborate in a professional manner with team
· Work effectively with minimal supervision
· Address and respond to sensitive situations
· Troubleshoot issues and seek to remove barriers before, during, or after an interpreting event
· Respond to employee impacting issues that may arise during the interpreting event and ensure the right communication occurs
· Maintain a working knowledge and increased understanding of the subject matter to enable effective interpretation for all required disciplines
· Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of Amazon’s culture and customs
· Ensure compliance with standard work, federal/state regulations, and company policy
· Maintain system records to ensure accurate and timely documentation of interpreting assignments
· Consult, coordinate and partner with our third party administrator, HR, Safety, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, team members and other departments/systems as appropriate
· Work collaboratively and professionally with other interpreters during assignments
· Travels to various domestic locations to support meetings
· Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
. Fluency in both American Sign Language and English with advanced sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign language skills
· 3+ years of related professional interpreting experience, with demonstrated experience in a warehouse environment
· NIC (National Interpreter Certification) – RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification or such other nationally recognized certification (BEI/ EIPA)
· Oral interpretation for deaf or hard of hearing individuals who rely on lip-reading
· Lip-Reading Translation (LRT) for individuals who are unable to express themselves vocally due to tracheotomy or other physical disability
· Experience with Signed English (PSE) transliteration and Exact English (SEE)
. Comfortable working with tools such as MS Word and Outlook
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, or an Associate’s degree with additional relevant experience
· 2+ of virtual (video) VRI, VRS or other on demand interpreter services.
. Multilingual skills (English, ASL and one or more foreign spoken language)
· Experience interpreting in technology-relevant environments (with computer programmers, technology workers, software designers, etc.)
· Experience using tactile ASL, tactile, and close visual interpretation for individuals who are DeafBlind · Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and in writing
· Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information, including sensitive human resources situations (performance coaching, delivering disciplinary plans, etc.)
· Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and in writing
· Strong problem solving, time management and priority setting skills
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Link: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/977431/asl-interpreter-specialist