Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

This position is located in the city of Lancaster .

"Multiple vacancies may exist"

Under the general supervision of Staff Service Manager I , the Support Services Assistant - Interpreter (SSA-I) performs a wide range of interpreting services to support the needs of deaf or hard of hearing employees.

American Sign Language interpreting for professional meetings, telephone calls, one-on-one meetings, other departmental employees, training sessions, departmental operations, inter-departmental meetings, conferences and public meetings or events. Travel may be required to assist with interpreting assignments outside of DOR's home office.

May assist employees with miscellaneous work-related tasks. Obtain and utilize resource materials related to the field of interpreting to ensure skills maintenance and / or improvement necessary for the job.

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

Working Conditions

As an SSA-I your work schedule is based upon the needs of the employee for whom you act as a reasonable accommodation. As an intermittent employee you may also be asked to report for work when another SSA-I is absent. SSA-I positions are always part time with a maximum of 1500 hours per calendar year allowed.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-488864

Position #(s) : 813-410-9820-901

Working Title :

Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

Classification :

SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $4,063.00 - $5,806.00

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

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Multiple

Work Location : Los Angeles 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 Lancaster location within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and shops, and free parking. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!

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 :

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 : Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#488864 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.

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.

Final Filing Date : Until Filled

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Department of Rehabilitation

N / A

Attn : Personnel : JC-488864

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

N / A

Personnel : JC-488864

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 :

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?

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 candidate's 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 :

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits

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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 : Special Requirements

Phillip Loving

(424) 488-6623

Phillip.Loving@dor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact :

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 558-5850

Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.