What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter, Bilingual position at THE WARREN CENTER, INC.?
MISSION
The Warren Center advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
SUMMARY
The Interpreter role supports the overall mission and purpose of The Warren Center by effectively providing accurate interpretation and translation for non-English-speaking families of the organization and its programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Accompany professional staff to home visits and other meetings with families to assist in communicating in the family’s primary language
- Translate forms and reports for families as needed
- Assist other staff in scheduling and confirming appointments by phone and in writing as needed
- Assist families in accessing additional community resources, as needed
- Be familiar with The Warren Center ECI policies and procedures to assist families’ understanding
- Document services delivered to families for professional staff to ensure appropriate billing and documentation
- Collaborate with staff and families in a non-judgmental, healthy, helpful relationship
- Joint program planning and mutual support of families and team members
- Must have reliable transportation to drive throughout the workday to families
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAITS AND KNOWLEDGE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High energy and passion for The Warren Center’s mission is essential
- Flexible and adaptable style
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Professional, dependable, and proactive
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside The Warren Center
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Education and Experience
- Required - High school diploma or GED
- Preferred - Vocational, Technical, or College courses in child development or childcare
- Preferred – 2 years’ experience interpreting from one language to another and providing written translation for the language required for this position.
- Preferred – Native speaker of language required and verbal and written English proficiency
Environment
The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Moderate physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, kneeling, stooping, sitting on floor, rising from sitting, walking, standing.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and see
- Long periods of sitting
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Warren Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in an inclusive culture for all. The Warren Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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