Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL).

This position is located in the city of Concord . 

Multiple vacancies may exist.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, Team Manager, and in coordination with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Analyst II, the Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) (SSA-I) performs a wide range of interpreting services for Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD) and other deaf or hard of hearing staff members as well as reports monthly activity to the Analyst II, coordinates their individual weekly schedule, and maintains resource/training materials for individual development within the classification.

American Sign Language Interpreting for professional meetings, telephone calls, one-on-one meetings with RCDs, other departmental employees for case staffing, training sessions, departmental operations, inter-departmental meetings, conferences, and public events as needed by the department.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 28 hours per week.  If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

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Working Conditions

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.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 28 hours per week.  If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#456276on 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.

Bilingual Language:

This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in Americal Sign Language (ASL) .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Proficiency in facilitating communication between hearing impaired and hearing persons individually and/or in large groups using code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).  Willingness to follow directions, sensitivity to the communication process and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)

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General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Examination Information

• To obtain list eligibility for the Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) position(s), you must first take the online :

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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