Translator/Interpreter Family Support Worker

pspan style="font-weight: bold"span style="font-size: 15px"Classification:  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px"Full-time   span style="font-weight: bold"                                                Status:  /spanNon- Exempt/span/p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanPOSITION SUMMARY:/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 13px"This position interprets the English and Spanish languages in both oral and written materials. This position will assist and support the implementation of developmentally appropriate educational services to children in the classroom. This position will travel to all locations to ensure all dual language learners can be supported through translation. /span/p pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Reads through or listens to material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of the material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve the original meeting. If not, exact translation ensures the meaning is the same./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Reads and translates documents in specified language, following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"In simultaneous interpreting, renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Ability to work with both children and adults./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Act as an advocate for the speaker./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Strong writing and listening skills./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Support teachers in completing ASQ-SE, ASQ-3, and child observations for the developmental assessment. This position is not educated in the interpretation/scoring of early childhood screeners./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Support children during play in the classroom by repeating the words they use in their home language with the words in English. For example, the child says roja and the interpreter would say red, helping the child make the connection. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Support Family Educators and Child and Family Development Educators with weekly home visits, socializations, and parent meetings. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"This position does not act as a substitute in the classroom because this position may not have all the KDHE hours needed to be a substitute in Early Head Start or Head Start classroom. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Instruct and support parents in using Positive Behavior Support/Conscious Discipline strategies to prevent and defuse disruptive behavior./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Comply with Head Start Performance Standards./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Encourage families and community members to volunteer in the program./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Continue Professional Development as required for this position. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Demonstrate good work habits such as dependable, punctual attendance and adhering to appropriate break times. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Attend mandatory In-Service training, staff meetings, and other events as required./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Maintain a clean and adequately serviced vehicle – this applies to anyone how may drive a program owned vehicle./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Maintain clean resource items, assessment items, etc./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority – all EHS/HS staff are mandated reporters. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Advocate for SEK-CAP in the community. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Support management decisions both in actions and words. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Work flexible hours as needed to support staff and enrolled participants./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Work cooperatively with local community agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive services to meet family employment needs. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Submit monthly reports, complete data entry per assigned due dates and times and update as needed./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Other duties as assigned. (Your supervisor should know what duties other than your regular duties you are assigned to and by whom.) /span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanDEMONSTRATES QUALITIES OF:/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Positive attitude with an enthusiasm for Early Childhood Education services. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Be a strong representative of SEK-CAP Early Childhood Education services. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Self- initiative to ensure child’s and families home language is supported while supporting the learning of the English language.  /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Desire to engage with vulnerable children and families in a respectful manner which promotes positive relationships./span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 13px"Essential:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Computer skills with IBM compatible P.C. systems and software./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Proficient with word processing programs./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Practical knowledge of document design and page layout./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Ability to operate general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along with diverse personalities./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Ability to interact in a mature, tactful, and flexible manner with the general public./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Resourceful and well organized./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers./span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 13px"Desired:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Exceptional command of the English and Spanish language with respect to professional communication, including grammar and punctuation./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Organized and able to implement systems and follow-up processes, use independent judgment, and produce a quality product within tight time constraints./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Skilled in proofreading, editing, and rewriting./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas into understandable language./span/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"High school diploma or equivalent./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Obtain FDC credentials within first year of employment./span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Related translation or interpreter field of study, or equivalent experience./span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Successfully completed a physical exam and TB skin test before beginning employment. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Obtain First Aid card and CPR certification at orientation and keep current. /span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Possess current, valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Submit to and pass standard criminal history check./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Successfully completed a physical exam and TB skin test. /span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"spanPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 13px"The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Reach with hands and arms./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Sit or occasionally stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Talk or hear both in person and by telephone./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Outside weather conditions/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Extreme cold and extreme heat./span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"The noise level is usually quiet to moderate./span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 13px" /span/p pemspan style="font-size: 13px"The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change./span/em/p pbr/p pspan style="font-size: 15px"Benefits:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Health insurance/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Dental Insurance/spanbr/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Vision Insurance/spanbr/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Disability Insurance/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Employee Assistance Program/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Life Insurance/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Sick Leave/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Vacation Leave/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"Paid Training/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"401(k)/span/li lispan style="font-size: 13px"401(k) Matching/span/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-size: 15px"Weekly day range:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 13px"Monday to Friday/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 15px"Work Location: In person/span/p pbr/p