JC-518282 Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

This is a continuance of a previously posted advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located in the city of Lancaster.

Under the general supervision of the team manager, and guidance from the designated employee, the Support Services Assistant-Interpreter (SSA-I) provides reasonable accommodation associated with work-related activities to support persons who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) with performing necessary job assignments. The SSA-I facilitates communication between individuals with hearing impairments and hearing persons, serves as an interpreter to include interpreting confidential information; accompanies staff members to places of business where interpreting services are otherwise unavailable; and performs other duties related to assisting the communication process. Interpreting services is performed in-person and virtually dependent on the needs of the D/HH individual and the venue. When the assigned employee is not in need of assistance, the SSA-I may be assigned to work similarly with other staff members.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Multiple vacancies may exist.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Permanent Intermittent Positions:

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 30 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the American Sign Language language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
• If mailing in an application, include JC#518282 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template
• Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job
• Employment Application (STD.678):
• It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience
• Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application
• Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered
• This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in ASL. Statement of Qualifications:
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring supervisor's review
• Applications submitted without an SOQ may not be considered
• Include the title, "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the first page along with your name
• Responses must be no more than two pages in length, single-sided, and in Arial 12-point font
• Please number and address each item in the same order as listed below:
• Describe your work experience providing sign language interpretation in settings involving individuals with diverse communication needs, a situation where you adapted your interpreting style to meet the needs of the audience. What adjustments did you make and what was the outcome?
• Explain how you apply the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct in your work, particularly in situations involving confidentiality and impartiality.
• Describe a time when you had to interpret technical or unfamiliar terms. How did you ensure accuracy and clarity for all parties involved?

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for State of California Department of Rehabilitation is Martin Rivera.