Interpreter - Spanish in Wichita, Kansas at Rainbows United, Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

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. Mileage reimbursed at the federal standard rate, currently $0.725 per mile.

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

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