Interpreter/ Translator

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUMAN SERVICES•Denver, CO

4d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Interpreter/Translator assists in interpreting and translating documents and plans for the DBH/Early Intervention services provided to children with developmental disabilities and their families. They also provide interpretation for meetings when needed to assist with family understanding. The Interpreter/Translator will also provide translation of clinical reports when needed, as well as providing interpretation support in clinical meetings, such as family conferences related to a diagnostic evaluation. They support the coordinator in scheduling home visits, translating the individualized family service plans, and assist the family in obtaining necessary services and supports. This position coordinates supports for families utilizing a variety of community resources and programs. They also assist the family through advocacy or mediation in getting what they need from various community providers (i.e., Denver Public Schools).

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to analyze information and use sound judgement when making recommendations or solving problems.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Basic skill in computer software programs
Ability to function as a team-player
Excellent facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet/work with staff, stakeholders or clients in a variety of settings.
Attends staff, team and department meetings.
Attends in-services, staffing and other meetings with supervisor’s approval.
May be appointed to committees.
Participates in agency and community planning and education.
Develops and maintains records, plans and reports.
Lift and/or carry 20 lbs.
Sit, stand and walk for reasonable periods of time.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Performs related work as assigned.
Ability to drive personal or company vehicle
Experience in interpreting in educational and/or medical environments
Experience translating documents from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently
Must have valid driver’s license and insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience translating/interpreting medical terminology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
2 years case management experience working with people with developmental disabilities and their families
Certification in translation/interpretation (ex. Bridging the Gap or American Translators Association)
Valid drivers license
Proof of motor vehicle insurance
Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
No major violations in the past three years.
No more than two moving violations in the past three years
Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles

Responsibilities

Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken or written language into another (English to Spanish)
Assists in scheduling Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) meetings, interpreting during the meeting and translating the IFSP document
Attends clinical diagnostic evaluations and provider interpretation of testing and caregiver interview
Translates clinical reports into Spanish as needed
Translates department brochures or marketing materials into Spanish as needed
Edit and proofread text accurately to reflect Spanish translation
Receive and submit documents electronically
Assists Rocky Mountain Human Services in the implementation of agency goals and objectives according to the mission and values of this agency
Develops and maintains productive and supportive relationships with the families, service agencies, and others involved with the person, as may be appropriate
Participates in meetings and does any necessary follow-up to department agency assignments
Completes paperwork to insure continued eligibility for Target Case Management (TCM) services as applicable
Performs all job duties to established department standards related to quantity of work while ensuring high quality services and supports are provided to children and families.