Birnbaum Interpreting Services

8555 16th St, Ste. 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910

301.587.8885 Office

301.565.0366 Fax

Career Opportunities

BIS is always looking for qualified interpreters on either a staff or contractual basis. Regardless of your professional relationship with BIS, you enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment, opportunities for performance-based incentives and other benefits.

COMPANY BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES (NON-CONTRACT EMPLOYEES)

. $1,000.00 Sign-on bonus for certified interpreters after 60 days.
. Paid vacation leave (10 days per year; 15 days after 5 years of employment)
. Paid sick/personal leave (5 days per year)
. 10 paid holidays per year (with floating holidays)
. 3 days paid Bereavement leave
. 50% paid employee/dependent health insurance

. Voluntary Dental Program
. $10,000 Life Insurance policy sponsored 100% by BIS

Domestic's Partner Benefits
. 401K Retirement Program
. Direct Deposit
. Guaranteed 40 hr work week
. Eligible for paid overtime opportunities
. Annual merit pay increases
. Flexible Spending Account (Medical and childcare flex spending plan)
. Employee discounts on various local businesses.
. Metro and public transportation accessible
. Reimbursement for RID CI and CT testing fees
. Paid time off for certification exams
. Cellular phone or pager reimbursement
. Educational stipend
. Free CEU workshops/peer discussion groups
. Relocation expense reimbursement
. Coordinated job schedules
. Bi-weekly scheduled payment for incurred expenses
. Onsite CEU coordinator
. EOE

Paid professional liability insurance

Paid professional membership dues

Employer: Birnbaum Interpreting Services

Position: Video Relay Services (VRS) Interpreters

Job Location: Baton Rouge, LA and Madison, WI

The VRS team is an outstanding group of superlative interpreters with a strong dedication to customer service and quality interpretation. The VRS Interpreter will work closely with others to uphold BIS’ philosophy of service, providing and receiving feedback on an ongoing basis. The VRS interpreter will be able to work independently but will have opportunities to team and interact with other interpreters. The VRS TEAM is constantly adapting to new technologies and accepting new challenges in the high tech field of video relay service. If you are interested in adding something new to your interpreting experiences, this position is just for you!

Job Responsibilities:

· Provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation/transliteration for deaf and hearing video relay callers working as a video interpreter

· Uphold Hamilton Relay VRS philosophy of service

· Ensure outstanding customer service

· Commit to ongoing professional and skill development

· Provide peer observations

Education & Experience:

· Ability to effectively communicate in American Sign Language (ASL)

· B.A. or higher or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience

· RID Certification (CI, CT, CI/CT, CSC) or NAD (V)

· Preferred 5-10 years working experience as a certified sign language interpreter in a variety of settings

· NAD level IV/V, or RID :CI, CT, CI/CT, CSC or NIC

· Hold a state interpreter certificate at the Intermediate or Master Certificate skill levels or

· Have the professional interpreting experience to become a Hamilton Relay VRS interpreter, as determined by VRS Supervisory team

· Excellent voicing skills and a good understanding of Deaf culture

· Experience with video interpreting preferred

Talents & Characteristics:

Capacity to work productively and thrive in a fast-paced, consumer-oriented TEAM Environment with minimal daily supervision with high degree of flexibility

Ability to become informed, productive, and effective quickly, with minimal formal training
Superior interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits:

· $1,000.00 Sign-on bonus for certified interpreters after 60 days for new employees of BIS (does not apply to internal employees)

· Paid vacation leave (10 days per year; 15 days after 5 years of employment)

· Paid sick/personal leave (5 days per year)

· 10 paid holidays per year

· 3 days paid Bereavement leave

· 50% paid employee/dependent health insurance

· Domestic Partner Benefits

· Voluntary Dental benefit program

· $10,000 Life Insurance policy sponsored 100% by BIS

· 401K Retirement Program

· Direct Deposit

· Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible Spending Account (Medical and childcare flex spending plan)

· Educational stipend

· Paid Professional membership dues

· Employee discounts on various local businesses

· Cellular phone or pager reimbursement

· Relocation reimbursement (up to $750) for all certified VRS Interpreters

· Guaranteed 40 hr work week

· Eligible for paid overtime opportunities

· Annual merit pay increases

· Metro and public transportation accessible

· Reimbursement for RID CI and CT testing fees

· Paid time off for certification exams

· Free CEU workshops/peer discussion groups

· Coordinated job schedules

· Bi-weekly scheduled payment for incurred expenses

· Professional liability insurance

· Onsite CEU coordinator

· EOE

Deadline: Open ended

How to Apply: Submit resume & cover letter highlighting your skills for the position to

Mr. Paul Tetlow, Manager of Human Resources
Birnbaum Interpreting Services
8555 16^th Street, Suite 400

Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fax: (301) 608-2382 or

Email: mailto:careers@bisworld.com

Employer: Birnbaum Interpreting Services, Silver Spring, MD

Position(s): ASL Translator (Full-Time & part-time positions)

Job Location: Maryland Relay Center, Frostburg, Maryland

Job Summary:

Birnbaum Interpreting Services (BIS) has new and exciting opportunities in the operations function of BIS for ASL Translators. Currently we are seeking three full-time (40 hrs week) and part-time (up to 20 hrs for shifts listed below) to support the Maryland Relay Center located in Frostburg, MD.

Summary of Key Job Responsibilities:

Performs ASL Translation duties at the Maryland Relay Center by performing the following essential job functions for the following work hours and shifts:

Weekdays & Weekends (Saturday – Sunday & Holidays)

1^st Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

2^nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

3^rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. (3^rd shift receives additional 15% night differential pay)

General Duties:

· Translate effectively between American Sign Language and English for relay calls.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding all call information

· Translate relay calls accurately, quickly and without deliberate alteration of the messages

· Utilize the “team” approach with relay operators to provide consumers with accurate, timely and effective communication

· Provide support as needed in “special projects” arena as needed.

Education & Experience:

· Associates degree (A.A.) in Deaf Education Studies from a college or university; or three to five years related sign language interpreter experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Must pass the initial on translating between ASL and English, confidentiality, Deaf Culture, ethics and decision making skills.

· Required to take a typing test

· Proficiency in the use and understanding of American Sign Language required.

· Ability to translate between American Sign Language and English is required

· Experience in administering certification testing is highly desirable.

· Work related experience in a call center, relay center, telecommunications environment or comparable work environment is a plus.

· Ability to effectively translate between English and American Sign Language; must possess a comprehensive understanding of the Deaf Culture

· Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral

· Project Management skills helpful

· BIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deaf and hard-of-hearing candidates are encouraged to apply.

Talents & Characteristics:

· High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.

· Must be a “team” player instilling a positive environment and support the “team” concept.

· Detail oriented and strong organizational and time management skills

· Flexible and positive attitude with a desire to learn and develop.

· Capacity to work productively, multi-task, and thrive in a hectic, deadline-oriented environment with minimal daily supervision

· Ability to become informed, productive, & effective quickly

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Deadline: Ongoing recruitment

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to:

Careers at Birnbaum Interpreting Services

Attn: HR Department
8555 16^th Street, Suite 400

Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 608-2382 Fax

Email: careers@bisworld.com

Please place “ASL Translator” Vacancy in the subject line.

EOE.