BERKELEY SCHOOLS
Berkeley, California, United States
Basic Function and Representative Duties BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned certificated administrator, assist in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students in a classroom or other learning environment by performing translating, tutorial and interpreting services; interpret for students using sign language and/or manual communications. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and reinforce student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans • Enhance student understanding and learning activities by interpreting a variety of instructional exercises and presenting various instructional materials designed to enhance the learning process; interpret instructional directions to students and facilitate communications between student and teacher; modify instructional materials to meet student needs • Tutor and interpret for individual and small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students to reinforce and follow-up instructional concepts utilizing sign language and manual communication techniques; interpret from spoken language into sign language and from sign language into spoken language; take detailed class notes as appropriate • Interpret class lectures, class discussions, tests and conferences; assist students with study activities in carrying out the various aspects of their Individual Education Programs; attend meetings and report student progress related to Individual Education Programs • Assist students in completing assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance • Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs • Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software; operate audiovisual and specialized equipment for the Deaf and/or hard of hearing including hearing aids • Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns • Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, keyboarding, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain routine records and student files as assigned • Observe and redirect behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior • Follow health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner • Attend a variety of assigned meetings, conferences and special events; accompany students on field trips and other activities as designated OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: American Sign Language or other sign systems required by assigned students Concerns and problems of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students Guidance principles and practices related to students who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing Safe practices in classroom activities Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Basic instructional methods and techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Operation of standard office and specialized classroom equipment including a computer Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism Basic record-keeping techniques ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment Perform translating, tutorial and interpreting services for Deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students as directed by the teacher Interpret for students using sign language, miming and manual communications Understand and relate to Deaf and/or hard of hearing students Perform routine clerical duties including keyboarding, filing and duplicating materials Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures Understand and follow oral and written instructions Operate standard office and specialized classroom equipment including a computer Observe health and safety regulations Maintain routine records Education, Experience and Other Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by the completion of an interpreter training program issued by an authorized agency or community college and one year experience working with Deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred Incumbents must meet requirements specified under the No Child Left Behind Act. Successfully pass the appropriate Educational Interpreter Assessment (EIPA), or Essential Skills of Signed English (ESSE), or possession of a valid certificate of proficiency issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Level I, or equivalent Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language. Working Conditions and Additional Information ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and other indoor or outdoor learning environments PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to sign for students Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Seeing to read a variety of materials and interpret the sign language of others Bending at the waist and/or kneeling to assist students Hearing and speaking to exchange information HAZARDS: Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations. FIRST EXAMINATION: 50% SECOND EXAMINATION: 50% Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations. OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy." If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service. BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows: 1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service. 4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service. 10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service. 15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year. Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above. HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year: Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days) Winter Board Holiday (3 Days) New Year's Holiday (2 Days) Martin Luther King's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Spring Board Holiday Malcolm X's Birthday Memorial Day School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July). PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers. HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Function and Representative Duties BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned certificated administrator, assist in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students in a classroom or other learning environment by performing translating, tutorial and interpreting services; interpret for students using sign language and/or manual communications. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and reinforce student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans • Enhance student understanding and learning activities by interpreting a variety of instructional exercises and presenting various instructional materials designed to enhance the learning process; interpret instructional directions to students and facilitate communications between student and teacher; modify instructional materials to meet student needs • Tutor and interpret for individual and small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students to reinforce and follow-up instructional concepts utilizing sign language and manual communication techniques; interpret from spoken language into sign language and from sign language into spoken language; take detailed class notes as appropriate • Interpret class lectures, class discussions, tests and conferences; assist students with study activities in carrying out the various aspects of their Individual Education Programs; attend meetings and report student progress related to Individual Education Programs • Assist students in completing assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance • Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs • Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software; operate audiovisual and specialized equipment for the Deaf and/or hard of hearing including hearing aids • Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns • Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, keyboarding, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain routine records and student files as assigned • Observe and redirect behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior • Follow health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner • Attend a variety of assigned meetings, conferences and special events; accompany students on field trips and other activities as designated OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: American Sign Language or other sign systems required by assigned students Concerns and problems of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students Guidance principles and practices related to students who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing Safe practices in classroom activities Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Basic instructional methods and techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Operation of standard office and specialized classroom equipment including a computer Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism Basic record-keeping techniques ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment Perform translating, tutorial and interpreting services for Deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and/or hard of hearing students as directed by the teacher Interpret for students using sign language, miming and manual communications Understand and relate to Deaf and/or hard of hearing students Perform routine clerical duties including keyboarding, filing and duplicating materials Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures Understand and follow oral and written instructions Operate standard office and specialized classroom equipment including a computer Observe health and safety regulations Maintain routine records Education, Experience and Other Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by the completion of an interpreter training program issued by an authorized agency or community college and one year experience working with Deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred Incumbents must meet requirements specified under the No Child Left Behind Act. Successfully pass the appropriate Educational Interpreter Assessment (EIPA), or Essential Skills of Signed English (ESSE), or possession of a valid certificate of proficiency issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Level I, or equivalent Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language. Working Conditions and Additional Information ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and other indoor or outdoor learning environments PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to sign for students Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Seeing to read a variety of materials and interpret the sign language of others Bending at the waist and/or kneeling to assist students Hearing and speaking to exchange information HAZARDS: Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations. FIRST EXAMINATION: 50% SECOND EXAMINATION: 50% Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations. OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy." If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service. BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows: 1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service. 4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service. 10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service. 15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year. Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above. HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year: Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days) Winter Board Holiday (3 Days) New Year's Holiday (2 Days) Martin Luther King's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Spring Board Holiday Malcolm X's Birthday Memorial Day School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July). PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers. HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b1160A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE FILING START DATE August 16 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Definition: Provides sign language interpretation services for clients, consumers, family members, community stakeholders, and employees within the Department of Mental Health. Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class provide American Sign Language or other signing modalities to meet the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients/consumers, family members, community stakeholders, and staff whom the Department of Mental Health employs. A variety of communication methods may be utilized, including American Sign Language and other signing modalities, to meet these needs. Positions allocable to this class must be fluent in American Sign Language. Incumbents must keep all assignment-related information confidential and maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the established Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Essential Job Functions Provide sign language interpretation services in-person, virtually, or via remote videoconferencing for individual Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing clients/ consumers, family members or community stakeholders in a variety of clinical, field-based, or administrative settings. Services may be provided to all relevant age groups during the provision of clinical services, case management and other support services. Provide sign language interpretation services in-person, virtually, or via videoconferencing during various meetings such as general staff, leadership, townhalls, community outreach events, community meetings, conferences, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) community stakeholder meetings, workshops, trainings, Mental Health Commission meetings, and the Board of Supervisor meetings whenever Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing persons are present. Provide sign language interpretation services to Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing employees of the Department of Mental Health who require this service to perform essential work duties and functions and/or to communicate with others within the workplace. Perform general office support duties when not interpreting on a full-time basis, including coordinating the scheduling of sign language services for upcoming meetings/appointments. Use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, calendar, e-mail, database software, and authorized virtual platforms such as TEAMS and VSee to perform work assignments. Collaborate with LACDMH’s ADA Unit to ensure federal and state compliance. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRMENT: Three (3) years of *experience providing interpretation services in American Sign Language to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing person(s). Applicants must meet the above requirement at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. **LICENSE REQUIRMENT: (minimal requirement - one of the following) National Interpreter Certification (NIC); National Association of the Deaf (NAD) level II or higher; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation (CI); RID Certificate of Transliteration (CT); RID Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI); RID Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC) issued within the past ten years and evidence of completion of the issuing body’s Continuing Education Unit requirements; Certificate of completion from an accredited college or university issued for an Interpreter Training Program; EIPA Certification (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 4.0 or higher; A license or certificate issued by a State’s agency for Sign Language Interpretation. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: II-Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualification. Experience interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) for clients, consumers, or staff for mental health services. Experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture and norms. Experience interpreting for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with varying levels of American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency. Experience using mental health terminology in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English in the workplace. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience is evaluated based on a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-to-month basis. **In order to qualify, applicants MUST attach a legible copy of the sign language certificate or license to the online application at the time of filing or email to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the email type "Sign Language Specialist". SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and their family members who meet the selection requirements are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any - Appointees may be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based on information listed on the online application and supplemental questionnaires at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualifications. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health, Prevention/ARDI Division. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWO TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD. Applications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must submit their applications by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing . INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Clear and legible copies of the required documents such as license(s) must be uploaded as attachments during application submission --or -- by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Falsification of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION OR RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of nonacceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov , isan@dmh.lacounty.gov , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DEPARTMENT CONTACT HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, 323-705-4074 Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone 323-705-4074 Teletype Phone 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b1160A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE FILING START DATE August 16 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Definition: Provides sign language interpretation services for clients, consumers, family members, community stakeholders, and employees within the Department of Mental Health. Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class provide American Sign Language or other signing modalities to meet the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients/consumers, family members, community stakeholders, and staff whom the Department of Mental Health employs. A variety of communication methods may be utilized, including American Sign Language and other signing modalities, to meet these needs. Positions allocable to this class must be fluent in American Sign Language. Incumbents must keep all assignment-related information confidential and maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the established Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Essential Job Functions Provide sign language interpretation services in-person, virtually, or via remote videoconferencing for individual Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing clients/ consumers, family members or community stakeholders in a variety of clinical, field-based, or administrative settings. Services may be provided to all relevant age groups during the provision of clinical services, case management and other support services. Provide sign language interpretation services in-person, virtually, or via videoconferencing during various meetings such as general staff, leadership, townhalls, community outreach events, community meetings, conferences, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) community stakeholder meetings, workshops, trainings, Mental Health Commission meetings, and the Board of Supervisor meetings whenever Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing persons are present. Provide sign language interpretation services to Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing employees of the Department of Mental Health who require this service to perform essential work duties and functions and/or to communicate with others within the workplace. Perform general office support duties when not interpreting on a full-time basis, including coordinating the scheduling of sign language services for upcoming meetings/appointments. Use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, calendar, e-mail, database software, and authorized virtual platforms such as TEAMS and VSee to perform work assignments. Collaborate with LACDMH’s ADA Unit to ensure federal and state compliance. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRMENT: Three (3) years of *experience providing interpretation services in American Sign Language to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing person(s). Applicants must meet the above requirement at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. **LICENSE REQUIRMENT: (minimal requirement - one of the following) National Interpreter Certification (NIC); National Association of the Deaf (NAD) level II or higher; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation (CI); RID Certificate of Transliteration (CT); RID Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI); RID Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC) issued within the past ten years and evidence of completion of the issuing body’s Continuing Education Unit requirements; Certificate of completion from an accredited college or university issued for an Interpreter Training Program; EIPA Certification (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 4.0 or higher; A license or certificate issued by a State’s agency for Sign Language Interpretation. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: II-Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualification. Experience interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) for clients, consumers, or staff for mental health services. Experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture and norms. Experience interpreting for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with varying levels of American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency. Experience using mental health terminology in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English in the workplace. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience is evaluated based on a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-to-month basis. **In order to qualify, applicants MUST attach a legible copy of the sign language certificate or license to the online application at the time of filing or email to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the email type "Sign Language Specialist". SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and their family members who meet the selection requirements are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any - Appointees may be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based on information listed on the online application and supplemental questionnaires at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualifications. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health, Prevention/ARDI Division. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWO TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD. Applications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must submit their applications by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing . INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Clear and legible copies of the required documents such as license(s) must be uploaded as attachments during application submission --or -- by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Falsification of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION OR RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of nonacceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov , isan@dmh.lacounty.gov , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DEPARTMENT CONTACT HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, 323-705-4074 Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone 323-705-4074 Teletype Phone 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here