Jewish Vocational Service - Interpreter Services

Address

4600 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64110

(816) 471-2808

jvskc.org/services/community-integration/is/

AKA:

JVS - Center for New Americans

Description:

This program helps increase accessibility for those with limited English in our community by providing training for interpreters in the health care and social services arenas. JVC also provides interpreters in 35 languages to schools, social service agencies, hospitals and legal services !€“ all at a nonprofit rate. JVS also offers cultural competency training for organizations employing or serving diverse populations.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

October 4, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

4600 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64110

Contacts

Cathy Anderson

Primary Contact

Manager of Language and Cultural Services

canders@jvskc.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 471-2808

Fax

(816) 471-2930

Language & Cultural Services

(816) 471-2808 x8908

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

By helping your employees understand the dynamics of culture among those who are new to the United States, JVS helps build a bridge between your organization and the people you serve. Cultural Competency training is adapted to the needs of your organization. Please contact Catherine Anderson for more details.

Hours

M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Required Documents

N/A

Eligibility

To qualify for the interpreter training, an individual must be bilingual with at least some experience in the field of interpreting. Individuals earn a "Certificate of Completion" for taking the 5 day, 40 hour course.

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Provide interpreter services in 35 languages

Service Area

Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray & Saline Counties, MO; Doniphan, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami & Wyandotte Counties, KS

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Doniphan County
      • Franklin County
        • Johnson County
          • Leavenworth County
            • Linn County
              • Miami County
                • Wyandotte County
                • Missouri
                  • Andrew County
                    • Bates County
                      • Buchanan County
                        • Caldwell County
                          • Cass County
                            • Clay County
                              • Clinton County
                                • Dekalb County
                                  • Henry County
                                    • Jackson County
                                      • Johnson County
                                        • Lafayette County
                                          • Pettis County
                                            • Platte County
                                              • Ray County
                                                • Saline County
                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.1860) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                Description

                                                In order to encourage community accessibility and inclusivity, JVS facilitates thousands of interpreting and translating encounters in more than 35 different languages each year. Services include person-to-person interpretation, phone interpretation and written translation.

                                                Hours

                                                M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

                                                Required Documents

                                                None

                                                Eligibility

                                                No Restrictions

                                                Fees

                                                Varies

                                                Intake Procedure

                                                Call for appointment

                                                Languages

                                                35 languages available

                                                Service Area

                                                Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray & Saline Counties, MO; Doniphan, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami & Wyandotte Counties, KS

                                                Geography Served

                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                • Kansas
                                                  • Doniphan County
                                                    • Franklin County
                                                      • Johnson County
                                                        • Leavenworth County
                                                          • Linn County
                                                            • Miami County
                                                              • Wyandotte County
                                                              • Missouri
                                                                • Andrew County
                                                                  • Bates County
                                                                    • Buchanan County
                                                                      • Caldwell County
                                                                        • Cass County
                                                                          • Clay County
                                                                            • Clinton County
                                                                              • Dekalb County
                                                                                • Henry County
                                                                                  • Jackson County
                                                                                    • Johnson County
                                                                                      • Lafayette County
                                                                                        • Pettis County
                                                                                          • Platte County
                                                                                            • Ray County
                                                                                              • Saline County
                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-3500.4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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