SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Job summary

State of California's Department of Rehabilitation in Concord seeks a Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) to provide American Sign Language interpreting for meetings, calls, and staff interactions, supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing colleagues. The role involves coordinating schedules and preparing training materials in a busy office environment.

Applicants must be bilingual in ASL; the position offers competitive pay ($4,266–$6,096 monthly) and opportunities within a diverse,

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Experience interpreting for rehabilitation staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language interpreting for professional meetings, calls, and one-on-one sessions as needed by Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf and other staff.
• Coordinate weekly schedules and maintain training materials for development within the classification.
• Prepare and provide interpreting services for department meetings, conferences, and public events.

Skills

ASL interpreting

Job description

Job Posting:Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

Department of Rehabilitation

JC-530372 -

JC-530372 - 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.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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.
Hiring supervisor will review applications every two weeks starting 9/12/26.

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

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. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 28 hours per week. 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)

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.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

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 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, nationality, 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.

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:

Proficiency in facilitating communication between hearing impaired and hearing persons individually and/or in large groups using code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Willingness to follow directions, sensitivity to the communication process and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

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:

• Competitive pay
• Advancement opportunities
• Upward mobility
• Work-life-balance
• Flexible hours
• Remote work options
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility
• General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Cassie Alexis Smith
[phone]
[e-mail]

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.