SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

100d • $3,945 - $5,637 • Remote

About The Position

This position is located in the city of Fairfield. Multiple vacancies may exist. This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in ASL. Under the general supervision of the Greater East Bay Staff Services Manager I and in coordination with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA), 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 AGPA, 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.

Requirements

• Bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Ability to facilitate communication between hearing impaired and hearing persons.
• Willingness to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Sensitivity to the communication process.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of interpreting services for Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD) and other deaf or hard of hearing staff members.
• Report monthly activity to the AGPA.
• Coordinate individual weekly schedules.
• Maintain resource/training materials for individual development.
• Provide American Sign Language interpreting for professional meetings, telephone calls, and one-on-one meetings.

Benefits

• Pension through CALPERS.
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical benefits into retirement.
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b.
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave).
• Paid Holidays.
• Group Legal Services.
• Life Insurance.
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account).
• Pre-Tax Parking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees