Job Title: Bright Beginnings Haitian Creole Translator Reports To: Bright Beginnings Program Manager Classification: Non-exempt Part-Time: 14 hours/week (Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Supervisory Responsibilities: None Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families. \ Summary/Objective: Under the leadership and guidance of the Bright Beginnings Program Assistant Manager, the Bright Beginnings Haitian Creole Translator is responsible for supporting the facilitation of the Grace Place Family Literacy Model® curriculum by providing translation in parent education classrooms for our students speaking Haitian Creole. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Background Screening Requirement All applicants must successfully complete required State and National background screening as a condition of employment prior to beginning work at Grace Place for Children and Families. Screening is conducted in accordance with applicable Florida law, including Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and, when applicable, Chapter 408, Florida Statutes. Background screening includes fingerprinting for FDLE and FBI criminal history checks and review through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Employment is contingent upon receipt, review, and approval of screening results. Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Additional Information: This job is seasonal during academic year only (August to May), however there are opportunities available to work in a different capacity during summer camp. As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values. Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person’s working conditions while performing the job. Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Part-time. Anticipated working hours of approximately 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, including some evenings and weekends as needed. Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. as needed. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Background check, fingerprinting required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders. It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity. The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. |