SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
United States, California, San Quentin
SQ San Quentin (Show on map)
Dec 21, 2024
Job Posting: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT- INTERPRETER CDCR - San Quentin State Prison JC-457204 - SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT- INTERPRETER SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $3,945.00 - $5,637.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 1/7/2025 Job Description and Duties Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position (s). The Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) (SSAI) will facilitate communications accurately, effectively and impartially using sign language for hearing impaired and severely speech impaired incarcerated people. The SSAI will also perform other duties related to assisting in the communication process. The SSAI is under the direct supervision of the Institution's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Indirect supervision of the Warden. This position may require the SSAI to travel to other correctional institutions, other than their assigned facility, if needed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Overtime hours may be necessary when required for emergency circumstances. In compliance with the Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, the SSAI will perform sign language interpreting services to uphold effective communications standards and ongoing compliance with Federal, State and Departmental ADA laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Respond to requests for sign language interpreting communications via telephone, in person, email or pager to provide a wide range of sign language interpreting services for hearing impaired, hard of hearing incarcerated people and severely speech impaired incarcerated people that rely on sign language for effective communication. The incumbent may be required to provide interpreter services through videoconferencing for incarcerated people at other institutions. Communications include but are not limited to, interpreting for incarcerated people in the Incarcerated People Disciplinary Process, Administrative Segregation Unit Placements, Classification Committee Process, Computation Review Process, Health Care Delivery, Caseworker contacts, Incarcerated Person Appeals Process, Participation in the Education Programs, Board Hearings and related Parole proceedings, Attorney visits, and will interview hearing impaired and severely speech impaired incarcerated people to determine their methods of communication. We will be utilizing the Department of Rehabilitation eligibility list to fill this vacancy. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Employees in the above classification who are employed by CDCR in the capacity of an American Sign Language interpreter will receive $2500 per pay period in addition to the monthly salary. San Quentin Rehab Center is California's oldest and best-known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum-security firehouse. San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) - (ca.gov) 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-457204 Position #(s): 095-210-9820-XXX Working Title: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT- INTERPRETER Classification: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERPRETER) $3,945.00 - $4,939.00 A Employees in the above classification who are employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in an adult or juvenile facility in the capacity of an American sign Language interpreter will receive $2500 per pay period. $4,117.00 - $5,152.00 B Employees in the above classification who are employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in an adult or juvenile facility in the capacity of an American sign Language interpreter will receive $2500 per pay period. $4,500.00 - $5,637.00 C Employees in the above classification who are employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in an adult or juvenile facility in the capacity of an American sign Language interpreter will receive $2500 per pay period. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Marin County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Work Week:** Monday - Friday Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. Commitment to California Model CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community. Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities. Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES \| National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home \| E-Verify. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 1/7/2025 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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: CDCR - San Quentin State Prison Postal Attn: Personnel -Certification Unit 100 Main Street San Quentin, CA 94964 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: CDCR - San Quentin State Prison Drop-Off Personnel (Certification Unit) 100 Main Street San Quentin, CA 94964 07:00 AM - 03:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. 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.