Translator – Spanish

Job DescriptionMISSIONThe Warren Center advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.SummaryThe Translator (Spanish) role supports the overall mission and purpose of The Warren Center by effectively providing accurate interpretation and translation for non-English-speaking families of the organization and its programs.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Translation services:Accompany professional staff to home visits and other meetings with families to assist in communicating in the family’s primary languageTranslate forms and reports for families as neededAssist other staff in scheduling and confirming appointments by phone and in writing as neededAssist families in accessing additional community resources, as neededBe familiar with The Warren Center ECI policies and procedures to assist families’ understandingDocument services delivered to families for professional staff to ensure appropriate billing and documentationCollaborate with staff and families in a non-judgmental, healthy, helping relationshipJoint program planning and mutual support of families and team membersMust have reliable transportation to drive throughout the work day to familiesAdditional Technical Skills, Traits And KnowledgeTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.High energy and passion for The Warren Center’s mission is essentialFlexible and adaptable styleClear and concise communication skillsProfessional, dependable, and proactiveAbility to work in fast-paced environmentTeam player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside The Warren CenterStrong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detailEducation And ExperienceRequired – High school diploma or GEDPreferred – Vocational, Technical, or College courses in child development or child carePreferred – 2 years’ experience interpreting from one language to another and providing written translation for the language required for this position. Preferred – Native speaker of Spanish required and verbal and written English proficiencyENVIRONMENTThe physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Moderate physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, kneeling, stooping, sitting on floor, rising from sitting, walking, standingMust be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and seeLong periods of sittingThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateEqual Opportunity Employer StatementThe Warren Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture for all. The Warren Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Company DescriptionAt The Warren Center, our mission is to advocate, serve and empower children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.We help children to reach their developmental goals through individualized therapy-based care and equip parents through monthly education workshops and support groups so they can be a confident advocate for their child. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI): Serving over 1,000 each month, this program provides evaluations and personalized therapy sessions to children from birth to three years of age and includes occupational and physical therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding and nutrition therapy, developmental therapy, and transition assistance to additional services. The Warren Center Clinic Therapy Services: This program served 163 children last fiscal year. We enroll children aged three to five, and continue to serve them as they get older. Our licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapist and physical therapist focus on communication, social, sensory, and motor/ coordination skills utilizing our sensory gym, outdoor therapy yard, motor room, small therapy rooms and group classroom. We also help parents whose children are in a program with family education and support services which include monthly education workshops, respite care and support groups – plus guidance to other needed services and resources. The Warren Center ECI program has a service area of 48 zip codes including Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Garland, Irving, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, North Dallas, Park Cities, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Wylie. We have three office locations in Richardson, Garland, and Carrollton. We make referrals to any family who needs help regardless of their city of residence.Our Clinic Therapy Services and Family Education & Support Services is open to the entire DFW Metroplex and is not dependent on location.At The Warren Center, our mission is to advocate, serve and empower children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. We help children to reach their developmental goals through individualized therapy-based care and equip parents through monthly education workshops and support groups so they can be a confident advocate for their child. 1. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI): Serving over 1,000 each month, this program provides evaluations and personalized therapy sessions to children from birth to three years of age and includes occupational and physical therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding and nutrition therapy, developmental therapy, and transition assistance to additional services. 2. The Warren Center Clinic Therapy Services: This program served 163 children last fiscal year. We enroll children aged three to five, and continue to serve them as they get older. Our licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapist and physical therapist focus on communication, social, sensory, and motor/ coordination skills utilizing our sensory gym, outdoor therapy yard, motor room, small therapy rooms and group classroom. 3. We also help parents whose children are in a program with family education and support services which include monthly education workshops, respite care and support groups – plus guidance to other needed services and resources. The Warren Center ECI program has a service area of 48 zip codes including Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Garland, Irving, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, North Dallas, Park Cities, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Wylie. We have three office locations in Richardson, Garland, and Carrollton. We make referrals to any family who needs help regardless of their city of residence. Our Clinic Therapy Services and Family Education & Support Services is open to the entire DFW Metroplex and is not dependent on location.

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