Job Posting: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)
Department of Rehabilitation JC-456276 - Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $4,266.00 - $6,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-456276 Position #(s): 813-210-9820-990 Working Title: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) Classification: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $4,266.00 - $6,096.00 Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Contra Costa County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. Join us in our Concord location within walking distance of Concord BART and a variety of restaurants and shops. Enjoy a great work environment with many office amenities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR Mission and Vision
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values: We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities. We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation. We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups. We pursue excellence through continuous improvement. We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
VISION STATEMENT: Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT: DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission. Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC#456276 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.
Bilingual Language
This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL).
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation Personnel Attn: Personnel/JC 456276 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation Personnel 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
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:
General State Employment Benefits and Protections
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Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Cassie Alexis Smith (925) 602-3991 CassieAlexis.Smith@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is