Interpreter - Spanish

Interpreter

The Interpreter serves families and children by providing translator services in Butler, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties.

Essential Job Functions (Responsibilities):

• Translates for parents during in-home therapy appointments either in-person or by phone.
• Translates for evaluations and initial IFSP appointments.
• Communicates schedule availability with families and therapists to ensure needs are being met with no disruption in services.
• Confirms appointments with parents at least 24 hours in advance.
• Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Education or work experience translating/interpreting preferred.
• Valid Drivers License and vehicle insurance required.
• Must have reliable transportation. Will be required to drive between 25-100 miles per day.

Skills:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday

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 some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and 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.