Job Posting: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) Department of Rehabilitation JC-503483 - 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
Job Description and Duties This position is located in the city of Santa Rosa. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the Support Services Assistant - Interpreter (SSA-I) performs a wide range of interpreting services as a member of a pool of interpreters, for Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD) and other deaf or hard of hearing employees.
Note: Multiple positions may be available. Hiring Supervisor will review applications every two weeks starting 1/23/2026. 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 22 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) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-503483 Position #(s): 813-110-9820-XXX Working Title: 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: Sonoma 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:
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.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements This position requires 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. For a link to the online Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) exam, see the "Examination Information" section.
If mailing in an application, include JC#503483 / POS#813-110-9820-990 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.
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 Personnel Attn: Personnel Unit 110, JC#503483 / POS#813-110-9820-990 721 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 Exams Personnel Unit 110, JC#503483 / POS#813-110-9820-990 721 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:
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.
PLEASE NOTE: As a Permanent Intermittent Employee, you are not eligible to receive benefits until after you have worked a minimum of 480 hours in a control period. Holidays and leave credits are prorated based on the number of hours worked each month. To view all the attractive benefits available to state employees, click here.
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: Cory Lemings (707) 576-2507 cory.lemings@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 Departments 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(s), you must first take the online exam: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER).
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