Job Description

We have positions for part-time foreign language translator employees in New Jersey

Benefits:

• Competitive rates based on experience, location and work status ($25-30)
• We are pleased to announce that we are now entirely paperless, utilizing electronic signatures.
• Medical Benefits Available to Part-Time Employees
• Eligible for direct deposit
• May be eligible to earn NJ sick time
• Paid Admin time for part-time employees (travel time/training time/paperwork/prep time)
• May be eligible to participate in Sunny Days 401(k) plan
• Part- time employees are covered under Sunny Days Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance
• Access to the best trainings/workshops in the industry
• Create your own Schedule, choosing where and when you want to provide services
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community based settings throughout New Jersey

Main Functions: Accurately interprets the providers and family conversation without edits or substitutions. Makes corrections as quickly as possible. Contact assigned families within 24 hours of assignment to schedule 1st visit with practitioner/interpreter/family.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately interprets the providers and family conversation without edits or substitutions.
• Contact assigned families within 24 hours of assignment to schedule 1st visit with practitioner/interpreter/family.
• Notify the assigning RA if unable to reach the family to schedule 1st visit following 3 different attempts (phone call/texts/emails) at varying times of day.
• Manages the flow of communication, i.e. asking the speaker to pause or slow down.
• In instances of uninterrupted terms, the interpreter will assist the speaker in developing an explanation for the listener.
• The interpreter maintains transparency by asking for clarification when something is not understood.
• Maintains neutral interpretation and tone/body language as given by the speaker without interjection or opinions
• Maintains confidentiality of all child/family information
• Promotes direct communication between both parties
• Adheres to all professional standards of interpretation
• Understands and maintains cultural caregiver boundaries
• Alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstandings that arise between them
• Picks up on verbal and non- verbal cues that may indicate confusion
• Escalates any child/family service/incidents to the corresponding Regional Administrator, HR Manager or Program Director as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned/required

Experience/Qualifications/Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Certification in Interpretation services.
• Experience in Early Intervention or other related health field with children and families under 5 years of age.
• Continuing Education/Professional Development in Interpretation Services.
• Proficiency in both English and the Spanish language.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to multitask