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 is located in the city of Merced. Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager-I (SSM-I), the Support Services Assistant -Interpreter (SSA-I) provides reasonable accommodation for the Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor- Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC-QRP) whom is hearing impaired. The SSA-I is responsible for providing direct accommodations and support to the SVRC-QRP by performing the following job functions: Serves as interpreter facilitating communication between hearing impaired and hearing persons, accompanies SVRC-QRP to places of business where services are otherwise unavailable, performs interpreting services individually or in group settings, including hearings, for an audience, at an assembly or meeting, or for consumers who are State employees; may perform other services unique to hearing impaired persons and other job-related services as required. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 125 hours per month. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked. 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-446675 Position #(s): 813-150-9820-990 Working Title: Support Services Assistant - Interpreter Classification: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $3,945.00 - $4,939.00 A $4,117.00 - $5,152.00 B $4,500.00 - $5,637.00 C # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Merced 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. 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 quality for all Californians with disabilities. MISSION STATEMENT: DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides 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 * The position(s) require(s) 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. * Travel is required. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. Proof of valid driver's license will be required after the hiring interview process and prior to appointment into this position. Include JC# 446675 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. * Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it * Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application. * Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only. 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 Attn: Personnel Services PAS 230166 / JC 446675 Unit 150 721 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 Services PAS 230166 / JC 446675 Unit 150 721 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: * 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. 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: * Willingness to follow directions * Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. * Sensitivity to the communication process between hearing impaired and hearing persons and the needs of the persons involved in that process * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Relate well to individuals, representatives, or other State agencies * Ability to follow approved Departmental policies and procedures Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 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: Remedios Perez (209) 726-6567 remedios.perez@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 To obtain list eligibility for the Support Services Assistant - Interpreter position, you must take an exam. Click on the link below for more information: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3426 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.