| Title: | Interpreter/Relief Home Visitor |
|---|---|
| ID: | Interpreter/Home Vis |
| Department: | Administrative |
| Campaign Start Date: | 04/01/2021 |
Interpreter/Relief Home Visitor
Thank you for your interest in Okanogan County Child Development Association and our Interpreter/Relief Home Visitor position. By joining our agency, you will become part of our 50+ year legacy of providing services to children and families. The work with our families helps to increase the likelihood of family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. You will have opportunities to support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children, and make a difference every day.
About the position:
The Interpreter/Relief Home Visitor will provide Spanish-English translation services (verbal and written). The Interpreter/Relief Home Visitor will serve as a liaison between OCCDA and others serving our clients to assist Spanish speaking families with all aspects of Head Start/Early Head Start/ECEAP services. Provide educational and family services to families with infants/toddlers and pregnant women in a home base setting. These services include visits with the child's parents, primarily in the child's home and group socialization opportunities in a classroom, community facility, or on field trips.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Ability to work with culturally diverse staff, families, and children
- Strong ability to write and verbally communicate in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Passion to make a difference
- Use effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
Required Education and Experience:
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High School/GED
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Ability to read, write, speak, and translate Spanish/English.
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Employment or volunteer experience interpreting or translating from English to Spanish.
This position is 37 hours for 52 weeks per year with a starting salary of $17.38 per hour. If you do not have the required experience we will hire at a provisional rate of $16.00 per hour while we train you!
This position is eligible for the following Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off.
We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children in Okanogan County and to become part of the OCCDA family. If you have any questions about this position or our hiring process, please reach out to Julie our HR Director at 509-826-2466 or jhurlbert@occda.net
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
