Job Summary: Interprets written and spoken material from English into Russian or Ukranian (and
vice versa), ensures meaning and context are maintained, possesses fluency in the
English, Russian and Ukranian languages.

Authority: This position reports to and is supervised by the Information and Referral Program Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads through or listens to material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve the original meaning.
• Refers to online translation tools for additional assistance with translation if necessary
• Follows up with individuals to ensure satisfaction and understanding
• Adheres to industry quality standards established by the Association of Translation Companies to ensure that all completed work follows legal and ethical obligations
• Translates a variety of documents
• Participates in events and activities where translation services are necessary
• Translates for individuals whose goal is improved access to agency services
• Keeps detailed records of who was served, how time was spent and what was discussed
• Collaborates directly with Home Care Resource Specialists and other staff.

 

 

1. Additional Job Requirements

 

1. Participate in agency meetings as assigned.

 

2. Participate in training and development activities to keep up with knowledge and skills leading to strong performance in this position.

 

3. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor to meet agency needs.

 

4. Environmental Conditions – work is 75% indoor work; 25% outdoor (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events and trainings).

 

5. Physical Requirements
   1. While performing duties of position, employee will be required to sit/stand for extended periods.
   2. Working knowledge of computers, applicable software and databases and capacity to see computer screen and read written material.
   3. Capacity to communicate verbally with staff, supervisors, consumers and community.
   4. Capacity for the fine manipulation with use of office equipment.
   5. Capacity for occasional reaching, lifting or bending.

 

6. Work Environment Expectations

1. Available to work an hourly position 12 hours/week.
2. Ability to drive own vehicle as the position requires.

 

7. Work a 12 hour/week schedule

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• An approved CORI
• Fluency in English, Russian and Ukranian Languages
• Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Understanding of Grammar to show meaning and context
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Software Proficiency – Microsoft Word
• Self-motivation
• 12 hour maximum work week that includes on-site office hours at 16 Washington Street, Westfield MA (minimum of two 4-hour blocks of time per week during regularly scheduled business hours) and event/activity hours.

JOB SUMMARY: Menu planning, nutrition education and training, dining center and kitchen inspections, screening elders for malnutrition

JOB AUTHORITY: This position reports to and is supervised by the Nutrition Program Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Menu Planning
   1. Completes nutritional analysis of menu each month using Computrition.
   2. Inputs menu into Computrition.
   3. Creates educational information for back of the monthly menu each month.
   4. Meets Monthly with Nutrition Program Director and Kitchen Manager to review proposed menu before it’s finalized.

 

1. Nutrition Education
   1. Provides group nutrition education to all community dining participants twice a year.

 

• Training/Evaluation

1. Complete onsite inspections of all community dining sites and central kitchen twice a year.
2. Type up kitchen and site inspections.

 

1. Screen elders for malnutrition

 

1. Participates in training and development activities to increase knowledge/skills for continuous strong performance in this position.

 

1. Attends Nutrition Project Council meetings.

 

• Attends Nutritionist quarterly meeting.

 

• Participates in required quality performance initiatives within program area.

 

1. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor to meet agency needs.

 

Additional Job Requirements

1. Environmental Conditions
   1. Work is 75% indoor office work; 25% outdoor (i.e. travel to attend required meetings, presentations and trainings).
2. Physical Requirements
   1. While performing duties of position, employee will be required to sit/stand for extended periods.
   2. Working knowledge of computers applicable software and databases and capacity to see computer screen and read written material.
   3. Capacity to communicate verbally with staff, supervisors, consumers and community.
   4. Capacity for the fine manipulation with use of office equipment.
   5. Capacity for occasional reaching, lifting or bending.
3. Work Environment Expectations
   1. Available to work a 20-hour work week with primary hours daily M-F.
   2. Ability to drive as the position requires.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field.

R.D. and License required.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year experience in menu planning, nutrient analysis, individual and group nutrition education, food safety and sanitation.  Individuals who have successfully completed a post graduate internship and passed RD exam are welcome to apply.