PRIMARY PURPOSE: Translation and/or interpretation to assist Head Start direct service staff ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): • Accompany Teachers and Family Engagement Specialists on home visits to assure accurate communication between staff and • parents. • Provide Language Support services in infant, toddler, and/or preschool classrooms, as needed: • Communicate with children in their home language. • Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment. • Participate in children's activities. • Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language. • Duties as assigned by staff person in charge. • Maintain a positive attitude regarding the Head Start program and philosophy. • Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity. • Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. • Interpret during parent meetings, conferences, and other meetings • Translate written materials for the program. • Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance, and welcoming of diversity INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS: • Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity. • Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified. • Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs. • Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff. • Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information. • Maintain open, two-way communication with staff. • Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff. • Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance. • Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate. • Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule. • Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter. • Regular attendance is a requirement of the position. • Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLILITIES: • Ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to present and relate to diverse client populations. • Professional appearance, presentation and demeanor always. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent required • Ability to pass language proficiency test Please visit our website for the full job description.
