KAI-RID
Kansas Association of Interpreters-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
© 2007 KAI-RID, Inc All Rights Reserved | KAI-RID PO Box 1504 Independence, Missouri 64055 | Contact Webmaster
|
Job Openings May
Job Openings Archives
SLS Is Now Hiring:Full-Time Staff Video-Community
Interpreter (VI-CI)
Essential Functions:
* Provide on-site community interpreting services to consumers in the
areas of medical, legal, employment, education, etc. in the Greater
Kansas City area
* Provide video relay service interpreting and/or video remote interpreting
for consumers
* Function as a team member of a nationally recognized full-service
interpreting agency
Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:
* Kansas 4/4, Missouri Level Advanced or higher or equivalent, National
Interpreter Certification (NIC), RID CI-CT and/or equivalent required
* Must obtain Missouri interpreter’s license before hire
* Must achieve National Interpreter Certification (NIC) within 18 months of
hire
* Excellent working knowledge of and ability to apply the RID Code of
Professional Conduct
* Minimum Associate’s degree strongly preferred
* Excellent articulation and voicing skills
* Strong understanding of Deaf culture
* Familiarity with Windows-based software
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Sensitivity to consumer needs
* Ability to work independently and as a team
* Positive, professional attitude
* Experience with video interpreting preferred
Benefits of Employment:
* Competitive pay, including a comprehensive benefits package
* Quality in-house mentoring
* Extensive marketability with the most well-regarded agency in the city
* Fantastic team environment with an emphasis on professional growth
* Opportunities for advancement
Please submit resume, including cover letter and three professional
references, to:
Sign Language Specialists, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 954
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
A videotape sample of work may be asked of potential candidates.
