Spanish Interpreter/ Translator

Why work at Rocky Mountain Human Services?
You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.

RMHS provides great benefits such as:

• Employer paid medical options, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(B) with company match
• Flex Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care Costs
• Employee assistance program

Position Purpose

The Interpreter/Translator assists in interpreting and translating documents and plans for the DBH/Early Intervention services provided to children with developmental disabilities and their families. They also provide interpretation for meetings when needed to assist with family understanding. The Interpreter/Translator will also provide translation of clinical reports when needed, as well as providing interpretation support in clinical meetings, such as family conferences related to a diagnostic evaluation. They support the coordinator in scheduling home visits, translating the individualized family service plans, and assist the family in obtaining necessary services and supports. This position coordinates supports for families utilizing a variety of community resources and programs. They also assist the family through advocacy or mediation in getting what they need from various community providers (i.e., Denver Public Schools).

Essential Duties

• Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken or written language into another (English to Spanish)
• Assists in scheduling Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) meetings, interpreting during the meeting and translating the IFSP document
• Attends clinical diagnostic evaluations and provider interpretation of testing and caregiver interview
• Translates clinical reports into Spanish as needed
• Translates department brochures or marketing materials into Spanish as needed
• Edit and proofread text accurately to reflect Spanish translation
• Receive and submit documents electronically
• Assists Rocky Mountain Human Services in the implementation of agency goals and objectives according to the mission and values of this agency
• Develops and maintains productive and supportive relationships with the families, service agencies, and others involved with the person, as may be appropriate
• Participates in meetings and does any necessary follow-up to department agency assignments
• Completes paperwork to insure continued eligibility for Target Case Management (TCM) services as applicable

Performs all job duties to established department standards related to quantity of work while ensuring high quality services and supports are provided to children and families.