Translator / Interpreter (English/Spanish) - Remote

Translator / Interpreter (English/Spanish)

The Translator/ Interpreter must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and able to perform oral interpretation and translation for students and families whose primary language is not English during evaluations and other times as assigned.

Details about this opportunity:

Location:

Remote

(New York residents)

Status:

Part-Time, Hourly

Hours:

Monday-Friday, flexible hours (pending service needs)

What we have to offer YOU:

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

*Sick and Safe Leave:

We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform oral interpretation and translation for students and families whose primary language is not English during evaluations and other times as assigned.
• Provide real-time interpretation during early intervention and CPSE assessments.
• Accurately convey spoken language between English and the target language, ensuring that the meaning, tone, and intent of the original communication are preserved.
• Translate written documents, such as summaries of reports and other forms, as requested.
• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements and professional ethics related to interpreting in EI and CPSE settings.
• Maintain a neutral and impartial stance during all interpreting assignments, ensuring that personal opinions or biases do not influence the communication process.

Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Written and verbal fluency in English and the target language(s).
• Strong understanding of medical and educational terminology relevant to early intervention and CPSE program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children, families, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to provide a current copy of all required health records.
• We are looking forward to receiving your resume!
• Why Join our Family?
• Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.
• Family of Kidz 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.