Pay rate will be up to $17.00 per hour (and based on experience)

Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week

Easterseals Florida is looking for a Creole/English Translator for our Early Steps Program in West Palm Beach to serve as the communications bridge between families/caregivers with limited English proficiency and the respective team members providing services both at the center and offsite locations. The qualified candidate will accurately complete written translation of documents from English to a second language for families.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of What You Will Do:

• Greet parents and serve as liaison between parents and the program
• Assist families with concerns prior to determining eligibility for the Early Steps program
• Interpret spoken statements from one language to another.
• Translate documents and rewrite material, correspondence, forms, and other written material from one language to another.
• Perform general office duties
• Travel to offsite locations as required for meetings with team members and families

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in translation and interpretation of English
• Bilingual skills - Creole/English
• Detailed oral and written communications skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database software
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional phone skills
• Significant attention to detail, superior organizational and writing skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.