JOB SUMMARY
The Interpreter serves families and children by providing translator services in Butler, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):
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Translates for parents during in-home therapy appointments either in-person or by phone.
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Translates for evaluations and initial IFSP appointments.
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Communicates schedule availability with families and therapists to ensure needs are being met with no disruption in services.
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Confirms appointments with parents at least 24 hours in advance.
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Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or GED required. Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
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Education or work experience translating/interpreting preferred.
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Valid Drivers License and vehicle insurance required.
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Must have reliable transportation. Will be required to drive between 25-100 miles per day. Mileage reimbursed at the federal standard rate, currently $0.725 per mile.
SKILLS:
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Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Excellent people skills.
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Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills required.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in homes and community settings as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May require frequent extended work days. Requires travel between community homes, childcares, other agencies, and Rainbows sites. May require occasional travel throughout the state.
Sitting: 6 - 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.
Standing: 1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis
Walking: 1/2 - 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.
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FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + %
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LIFTING:
WEIGH FREQUENCY OBJECTS
1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies and files.
11 - 20 lbs. Occasionally File boxes and copy supplies
20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment and boxes of supplies.
CARRYING:
WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS
1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies and files.
11 - 20 lbs. Rarely File boxes and copy supplies
20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment
Bending: Rarely
Squatting: Rarely
Kneeling: Rarely
Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)
Grasping: Frequently
Reaching: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Continuously
Driving: Occasionally
