Support Services Assistant (Interpreter

Support Services Assistant-Interpreter

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 Lancaster.

Under the general supervision of the team 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.

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.