Interpreter

"This Institution Is an Equal Opportunity Provider"

INTERPRETER - 5 hours/week

Responsible for interpreting/translating both written and oral program activities and materials in the primary language of the families, as required.

All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.

• Interprets for staff and non-English fluent parents at IFSP/IEP meetings.
• Interprets for staff and parents, therapeutic activities and conversations during therapy and case management activities.
• Translates/interprets newsletters and therapy documents generated by the family and staff.
• Translates written program documents including menus, recruitment materials and posters.
• Interprets/translates for children and families during the child find and enrollment process.
• Interprets activities for families of enrolled children.
• Interprets classroom and/or therapy activities for non-English fluent children.
• Provides direct services to children, families and staff in various settings and weather conditions, including classrooms, private child cares and preschools, and family homes.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to working with children.
• Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.

• Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, in English and the designated second language.
• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to cultural beliefs.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position as described in the job description without presenting a danger to self or others with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must possess proper stress management techniques.
• Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
• Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to read technical materials for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
• Must be able to travel to various sites, meetings, and training sessions, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Must be willing to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions.
• Capable of hearing and processing both in-person and telephone conversations.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
• Ability to work in air-conditioned buildings and under fluorescent lighting.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist children in emergency situations and provide first aid when needed.