Life Skills Worker -Translator/Interpreter

Hiring pay range: $21.38 - $26.73

Full pay range: $21.38 - $32.07

Position eligible for bilingual pay differential.

SUPERVISION:

Non-Supervisory.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provides support services to the Child and Adult Protective Services division. Translates and interprets, conveying the meaning of written and verbal conversation from one language to another. Supervises family time. May provide direct care to children, assist with parenting skills training and household management, and provide transportation for clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Translation and Interpretation Services:

• Accurately and word for word conveys the meaning & tone of conversations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
• Assist families in navigating the system through providing referral information, familiarizing individuals with available services and providing support and follow up.
• Ensure the translated texts convey original meaning.
• Read and understand DHS developed documents.
• Translate English forms, flyers, training materials and other written documents into Spanish.
• Communicate with parents in English & Spanish, communicating the importance of establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for the children.

Client and Colleague Support Services:

Family Time:

• Implements the Human Services Parent coaching program and follows selected curriculum. Follows all internal family time guidelines and expectations. Duties include but are not limited to intervention, assessments, coaching, scheduling visits and providing transportation.
• Conducts assessments of parent/caregiver-child interactions to determine need of intervention from the Family Time Program. Intervention may include coaching, monitored visits, and group family time. Recommend the appropriateness of unsupervised time based on assessments.
• Models appropriate interactions with children and engages children in meaning play including learning games and activities designed to enhance their knowledge and social skills. Provides information to parents about child development, child management, nutrition, and how to engage with their children.
• Supports the goal of family reunification and family relationships. Encourage health family relationships and self-confidence.
• Keeps records of contacts with clients in TRAILS and completes monthly summaries on contacts.
• Schedules and provides transportation through coordination with the caseworkers and clients as needed.
• Keeps records of contacts with clients in TRAILS and completes monthly summaries on contacts.
• Schedules and provides transportation through coordination with the caseworkers and clients as needed.

Caseworker Support:

• Provides feedback to parents and the caseworker assigned to the case on family interactions and observations. Observations are reported to caseworker in written form or verbally.

Family Life Skills:

• Assists parents and caregivers with essential Life Skills development including but not limited to household management, housekeeping, organization, nutrition and food preparation, and child safety.
• Assists families in navigating the system through providing referral information, familiarizing individuals with available services and providing support and follow-up.

Administrative:

• Performs assigned duties related to clerical work, data entry, and other general supportive tasks.
• Acts as a mandated reporter.

Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
• Interpretation/Translation Skills: Proficient in translating and interpreting Spanish and English.