SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the city of Sacramento. Under the supervision and direction of the 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. Hours are estimated to be between 20 and 30 hours per week. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A resume is required and must be included.

Responsibilities

• Provides reasonable accommodation associated with work-related activities to support persons who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) with performing necessary job assignments.
• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees