Spanish Interpreter

The Spanish Interpreter provides oral interpretation and written translation services for DDI Vantage Early Intervention staff and the children and families served. This is a casual/prn position that may work up to 10-hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules appointments for the initial family visit, confirms other scheduled appointments, and makes phone calls to families to communicate information from the service providers for families speaking a language other than English.

• Provides precise interpretation of DDIV services to the family.

• Translates Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for families as requested.

• Accompanies service providers on visits to non-English speaking families and serves as an oral interpreter and translator of home visit reports.

• Provides interpretation to families when they have questions for service providers.

• Assists in child-find activities.

• Participates in staff in-service training, serves on committees, and attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved.

• Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.

• Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.

• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of the job.

• Safeguards the confidentiality of all clients at all times.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related experience in interpreting and translating another language.

• Experience working with children and families; knowledge of child development and family dynamics; and knowledge of community resources.

• A state and federal background screen, TB test, and motor vehicle records check will be conducted on all new hires.