Equal Opportunity Employer
The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services. Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.
JOB SUMMARY
The Dual Language Specialist will collaborate with EHS staff to implement a dual language support
program to ensure Spanish speaking children and families receive translation and interpreter services to
fully participate in our Early Head Start program. Additionally, participate in the Eligibility, Recruitment,
Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) process.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Responsibilities/Duties
● Correctly interpret or translate the original meaning of English for Spanish speaking parents and Spanish for English speaking staff during home visits, group
socializations and parent meetings and events.
● Conduct and participate in the Eligibility process of Spanish speaking referred parents.
● In collaboration with the health staff, conduct initial home visits with Spanish speaking to support screenings and assessments.
● In collaboration with health services staff, engage parents during the enrollment process and on-going to identify the health status of their child(ren).
● Develop flyers, handouts, and promotional/educational materials in Spanish.
● Communicate via social media, texting and email in Spanish to Spanish speaking parents enrolled in our program.
● Attend recruitment activities and community presentations to communicate with Spanish speaking eligible parents.
Education
● Minimum education requirement: Associate degree in liberal arts, social/human services or psychology
● Licensure: N/A
● Required Certifications: American Translators Association or recent professional training in interpreting/translating services to Spanish speaking individuals
Skills/Experience
● Ability to speak, interpret, write and translate in English and Spanish
● Energetic, inspiring and committed to working with parents and young children
● Knowledge of Latin culture. Commitment to dual language learning (English and Spanish).
● At least 2 years of experience in a social service program serving children and parents residing in at-risk environment
● Preferred experience in translating and interpreting Spanish and English
● Strong written and verbal communications skills
● Skilled in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher and Excel
● Able to handle multiple tasks and manage project timeline with a high degree of organizational skill. Flexible.
● Ability to work with a variety of cultures and diverse audiences
Work Environment: Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment.
Position Type and Work Schedule: Full time position (7.5 hour day), typical hours are scheduled Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.
Travel: Local travel to multiple homes, sites and community meetings, 3 to 4 days a week
Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand and walk up stairs several hours a day
Salary and Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits
package, which can include:
● Medical with vision benefits
● Dental insurance
● Flexible spending accounts
● Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
● Short- and long-term disability insurance
● 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
● Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
● Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility and participation are handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.
DISCLAIMER
The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the
Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that
these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or
otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are
subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.