Job Description
The Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University celebrates over 40 years as Virginia's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Research, Training and Dissemination ( The Partnership is seeking a dynamic person to serve as the Quality Assurance Interviewer - Spanish speaking position, which is a part time position for up to 1 hours/week. Position Responsibilities: Due to an anticipated an increase in the volume of work for Spanish-speaking interpreting.
this position will ensure that the voices of Spanish-speaking families are represented
alongside all other families receiving state services. The Quality Assurance Interviewer is required to attend online and in-person interviewer training events and schedule interviews required for quality assurance. Interviewers are expected to perform the following job responsibilities:
- Interpret interview materials to Spanish speaking families to complete surveys
- Ensure clear and accurate communication between parties receiving translation services
- Utilize their personal or VCU acceptable alternative option for phone and internet service for all communications related to this job including sharing a contact number with participants and other VCU staff members
- Obtain consent for participation in interview which may include communicating with legal guardians
- Communicate with disability service providers to schedule and conduct interviews
- Conduct interviews via videoconferencing and phone with people with disabilities who use Home and Community Based Services and/or long term services and supports in Virginia
- Document all activities and survey results in online databases
- Use an online timekeeping system consistently and accurately
- Respond to communications with project staff in a timely manner
- Communicate issues with project staff immediately
- Potentially include some in-person interviewing and travel using personal transportation
- Conduct similar job responsibilities on other projects as assigned which may require additional work hours that cannot exceed an average of 29 hours per week
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications: - Requires excellent listening, speaking, and language processing skills in both Spanish and English
- Consistent and reliable access to a phone and internet service
- Provide a phone number that can be shared with the public and other VCU staff members or use the VCU acceptable alternative option
- Effective oral and written communication skills that involve describing and promoting quality initiatives in the state which at times may feel as if you are conducting a 'cold call'
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Self-initiation with the ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work responsibilities to meet deadlines and goals
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion
- Proficiency using Email, Microsoft Word and a computer
- General knowledge of Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and ability to work toward common goals as part of a team
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Provide reliable transportation to conduct in-person interviews or attend meetings as needed
- Must be able to work 8am - 5pm M-F; with some nights and weekends as requested by the project supervisor and based on project needs.
- Work a minimum of 15 to 20 hours weekly to meet work goals not exceeding 29 hours per week on average. However, during peak times, management reserves the right to request employees to work more hours during peak times with advanced notification
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member of VCU
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge and experience with people with disabilities
- Knowledge and experience with the National Core Indicators surveys
- Knowledge of Virginia's disability services system (i.e. the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Medical Assistance Services, Managed Care Organizations, and Long Term Services and Supports)
- Working knowledge of how to schedule and administer Zoom meetings
- Proficiency with Google Suite products (i.e. Gmail, google docs etc.)
- Four-year college degree or three years of work experience in a human services related field
- Experience with interviewing and data entry
Please upload a resume and contact information for 3 professional references including full name, email address, and phone number as part of your application. One must be a current or former supervisor.
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour Position Details: Department: Partnership for People with Disabilities, VCU School of Education
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: .025
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Contact Information: Contact Name: Patrice Beard Contact Email: pabeard@vcu.edu Contact Phone: Virginia Commonwealth University
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Work from home, Night shift, Weekend work,