What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc?
Gillette, WY
Wyoming Child & family development is an equal opportunity provider
Interpreter Job Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for interpreting/translating both written and oral program activities and materials in the primary language of the families, as required.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.
- Interprets for staff and non-English fluent parents at IFSP/IEP meetings.
- Interprets for staff and parents, therapeutic activities and conversations during therapy and case management activities.
- Translates/interprets newsletters and therapy documents generated by the family and staff.
- Translates written program documents including menus, recruitment materials and posters.
- Interprets/translates for children and families during the child find and enrollment process.
- Interprets activities for families of enrolled children.
- Interprets classroom and/or therapy activities for non-English fluent children.
- Provides direct services to children, families and staff in various settings and weather conditions, including classrooms, private childcares and preschools, and family homes.
- Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to working with children.
- Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
- Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
- Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, in English and the designated second language.
- Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to cultural beliefs.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position as described in the job description without presenting a danger to self or others with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must possess proper stress management techniques.
- Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
- Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
- Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Education and Experience:
- No Minimum Education Requirements.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to read technical materials for extended periods of time.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
- Must be able to travel to various sites, meetings, and training sessions, both in-state and out-of-state.
- Must be willing to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions.
- Capable of hearing and processing both in-person and telephone conversations.
- Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
- Ability to work in air-conditioned buildings and under fluorescent lighting.
- Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist children in emergency situations and provide first aid when needed.