Interpreter - Spanish

Rainbows-United,-Inc.-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbows-United,-Inc.- seeks an Interpreter to serve families and children by providing translator services in Butler, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties. This full-time role supports in-home therapy appointments, evaluations, and IFSP processes, helping families access services without disruption.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish and English, has a high school diploma or GED (associates/bachelor's preferred), and holds a valid driver's license with reliable transport for 25–100 miles daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Education or work experience translating/interpreting preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance required.
• Must have reliable transportation. Will be required to drive between 25-100 miles per day.

Responsibilities

• Translates for parents during in-home therapy appointments either in-person or by phone.
• Translates for evaluations and initial IFSP appointments.
• Communicates schedule availability with families and therapists to ensure needs are being met with no disruption in services.
• Confirms appointments with parents at least 24 hours in advance.
• Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Written and verbal communication

People skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Interpreter serves families and children by providing translator services in Butler, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Translates for parents during in-home therapy appointments either in-person or by phone.
• Translates for evaluations and initial IFSP appointments.
• Communicates schedule availability with families and therapists to ensure needs are being met with no disruption in services.
• Confirms appointments with parents at least 24 hours in advance.
• Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Education or work experience translating/interpreting preferred.
• Valid Drivers License and vehicle insurance required.
• Must have reliable transportation. Will be required to drive between 25-100 miles per day.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-exempt

STATUS:

Full-time, Monday through Friday

WORK PACE:

Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates in homes, and community settings as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.

Sitting: 6 - 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.

Standing: 1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis

Walking: 1/2 - 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.

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FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + %

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LIFTING:

WEIGH FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs. Occasionally File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment and boxes of supplies.

CARRYING:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs. Rarely File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment

Bending: Rarely

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping: Frequently

Reaching: Occasino

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Occasionally