Sign Language Interpreter Job at California Medical Facility, Solano County, CA

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  • California Medical Facility
  • Solano County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) (SSAI) will facilitate communications accurately, effectively and impartially using sign language for hearing impaired and severely speech impaired inmates. 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.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Individuals who are eligible for a Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any document 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 must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.  Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.  If it is determined a candidate 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.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

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 .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment

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 create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Act can be found on the CalHR website at  Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at  This webpage is insteded to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. 

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work,

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