ASL Interpreter, SL:US
Job summaryAt Amazon we believe that every day is still day one.
We are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
If you'd like to help the Disability Leave Services (DLS) team build a best-in-class professional services program to deliver leave of absence, disability and accommodation services to Amazon employees, applicants, job seekers and candidates globally, this is your chance to make history by joining our team.
DLS Provides services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to assist employees as they go through qualifying life events.
Role Description:
The ASL Interpreter 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.
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 can be assigned to work primarily with a single employee for all or part of their work days, permanently or temporarily.
The Interpreter is a subject matter expert in ASL interpretation services, with the ability to offer consultation and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems in ASL language accommodations.
Successful interpreters are 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, stage events, highly technical meetings and recorded presentation or meeting-style circumstances are common.
Interpretation in this role may also involve periods of standing, and walking in a fast-paced environment with possible varied noise levels.
Roles and Responsibilities Demonstrate high quality interpretation skills between English and American Sign Language.
Communicate well in both verbal and written English Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and hearing stakeholders in a variety of settings and roles 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 to support meetings sometimes outside of traditional business hours Provide stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
Collaborate in a professional manner with multiple internal and interdisciplinary teams 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, code of professional conduct, 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 Perform outreach and training for ASL language access across geographic areas Work collaboratively and professionally with other interpreters during assignments Travels to various domestic locations to support meetings Flexibility in scheduling that will include evening and/or weekend work hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
If you'd like to help the Disability Leave Services (DLS) team build a best-in-class professional services program to deliver leave of absence, disability and accommodation services to Amazon employees, applicants, job seekers and candidates globally, this is your chance to make history by joining our team.
DLS Provides services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to assist employees as they go through qualifying life events.
Role Description:
The ASL Interpreter 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.
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 can be assigned to work primarily with a single employee for all or part of their work days, permanently or temporarily.
The Interpreter is a subject matter expert in ASL interpretation services, with the ability to offer consultation and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems in ASL language accommodations.
Successful interpreters are 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, stage events, highly technical meetings and recorded presentation or meeting-style circumstances are common.
Interpretation in this role may also involve periods of standing, and walking in a fast-paced environment with possible varied noise levels.
Roles and Responsibilities Demonstrate high quality interpretation skills between English and American Sign Language.
Communicate well in both verbal and written English Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and hearing stakeholders in a variety of settings and roles 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 to support meetings sometimes outside of traditional business hours Provide stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
Collaborate in a professional manner with multiple internal and interdisciplinary teams 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, code of professional conduct, 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 Perform outreach and training for ASL language access across geographic areas Work collaboratively and professionally with other interpreters during assignments Travels to various domestic locations to support meetings Flexibility in scheduling that will include evening and/or weekend work hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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