Bilingual Program Assistant
Bilingual Program Assistant
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Job Description
Greenbush The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Bilingual Program Assistant for the Building Blocks program at RCDC in Garden City.
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2025.
Purpose Statement:The job of Bilingual Program Assistant was established for the purposes of assisting Building Blocks project staff in carrying out grant activities and providing complex and responsible interpreting and translating to/from English to the familys native language.
Essential Functions:
- Participates in home and community visits for the purpose of facilitating communication increasing family understanding and/or ensuring the safety of children and caregivers.
- Interprets and translates a wide variety of verbal and written communication(s) verbatim and idiomatic materials and conversations (interviews seminars articles screenings surveys newsletters forms brochures etc.) for the purpose of facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.
- Verifies the accuracy of translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy context readability grammar and style.
- Assists with the facilitation of appropriate program referrals and the dissemination of information.
- Assists with providing information regarding access to supports and services designed to address priorities and needs identified by families and project staff.
- Assists project staff and families with the completion of common measures including screening and assessment tools.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops committees seminars conferences transition planning etc.) that may involve a range of issues for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information supporting other staff maintaining current knowledge; and serving as an agency representative.
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific children and families (e.g. accidents health issues family situations safety conditions etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate agency personnel.
- Supports program operations for the purpose of creating an effective working environment.
- Gathers and maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential documents files lists and records (e.g. child data activity logs phone logs community resources etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities.
- Supports agency leadership in the achievement of program goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the agency.
Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include proficiency in a required second language; translating written documents; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications; managing job tasks; maintaining accurate records; and developing effective working relationships.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of technical information; translate and write documents following prescribed formats; understand complex multi-step/level written and oral information and instructions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include fluency in a specified second language; correct language usage in both English and specified second language (e.g. vocabulary spelling grammar and punctuation); cultural social and economic background of targeted populations; program policies and procedures; agency operations and philosophy; community resources; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development and age-appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and business telephone etiquette.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with persons with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds including those with limited English proficiency; establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with interruptions; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under direct supervision following standardized procedures; coordinating schedules and activities with others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the agencys services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: moderate lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 45% sitting 30% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under moderate temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.
Excellent benefit package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health Dental Vision and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.
Employees are provided with vacation days sick leave personal leave and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.
In addition to the benefit package Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employees career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).
For complete benefit package information direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.
Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information status as a veteran pregnancy and related conditions and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa) for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
