SIGN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
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SIGN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Salary
$70,803.36 - $95,415.36 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
T1160D
Department
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date
08/21/2024
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
08/22/2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
ONLINE FILING ONLY.
EXAM NUMBER:
T1160D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEFINITION:
Provides American Sign Language interpretation services to minors, their families, and employees within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class provide American Sign Language interpretation to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children's Social Workers, clerical and administrative support staff, or to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing minors, their families, and foster families who are served by DCFS and accompanied by the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children's Social Workers.
A variety of communication methods may be utilized, including American Sign Language, Home Sign, and other signing modalities, to meet the needs of the clients or staff receiving the sign language interpretation services. Positions allocable to this class must be fluent in English and American Sign Language. Incumbents must possess and apply the knowledge and skills required to convey the contents and spirit of the speaker. In addition, incumbents must keep all assignment-related information confidential and maintain high professional standards in compliance with the established Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Essential Job Functions
Provides sign language interpretation services in person or via remote videoconferencing to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children's Social Workers, clerical support staff, or administrative support staff in areas such as training, fieldwork, in the adoption process, and on duty days which includes, in-house and emergency interpreting.
Accompanies Children's Social Workers in conducting case investigations, interviews, and case-related information where sign language interpretation services are required; provides sign language interpretation during Dependency Investigations (DI) to obtain initial contact information with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing clients.
Performs general office support duties, when not interpreting on a full-time basis. Uses computer applications such as Microsoft Office, calendar, e-mail, database software and virtual platforms such as TEAMS, Zoom, WebEx, FaceTime, or Google Duo in performing work assignments.
Provides sign language interpretation services in person or via remote videoconferencing during various meetings such as general staff, leadership, unit meetings, supervisor meetings, workgroups, Quality Improvement Development Enhancement (QIDE), Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings, Headquarters and the Board of Supervisor meetings whenever Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing persons are present.
Provides interpretation services in person or via remote videoconferencing during one-and-one case conferences, emergency referrals, Medical Hub appointments, family engagements, Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) assessments, forensic interviews, Quality Service Reviews (QSR), Academy Training for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing new hires, department sponsored trainings, immigration appointments; and during special events such as Independent Living Program (ILP) graduates, Core Practice Model, Resource Parent Appreciation Awards celebrations and Director's Awards ceremonies.
Accompanies children to medical/dental/mental health appointments, court appearances, special events, and on outings to provide interpretation services to facilitate communication between Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing children and hearing persons, as needed.
Provides sign language interpretation services for the minors and their families during counseling sessions, including therapy and sexual abuse counseling, parenting classes, and County required Foster Parent Training, as needed.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of work experience* providing interpretation and translation services in American Sign Language (ASL) to Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing person(s).
LICENSE REQUIRED:
Must possess a valid sign language certification or license fromat least oneof the following:
National Interpreter Certification (NIC);
National Association for the Deaf (NAD) level III 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;
A license or certificate issued by a State's agency for Sign Language Interpretation;
A license or certificate issued by Los Angeles Unified School District or other school district for Sign Language Interpretation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour work week. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis.
**To qualify, applicants MUSTattach a legible copy of the sign language certification or license to the online applicationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing.
Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.
LICENSE:
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:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a structured oral interview,weighted 100%. The interview will assess Job Preparation; Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills; Adaptability; Dependability; Work Ethics; and Oral Communication.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score 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.
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis, and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
All notifications (e.g., Notice of Non-Acceptance, Notice of Results, etc.) will be emailed.
Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FINGERPRINTING CLEARANCE AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Department of Children and Family Services employees are fingerprinted and subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon passing the background checks. An individual with job-related convictions as defined by the County policy (PPG 514) or the requirements of a "sensitive position" may be withheld from appointment or may be discharged.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION:
Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete the pre-employment requirements, which include fingerprint clearance and background investigations, medical examination, and a psychological evaluation.
Appointees must be willing to work after hours, weekend shifts and holidays.
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 historyunless 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.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Deaf Services Unit of the Department of Children and Family Services.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: ANY
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to submit a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application online and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered for this examination. Paper applications and/or resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of online applications. All applicants MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission). Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided, so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Note: It is recommended that all required documents are attached to your application and submitted at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may e-mail them to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of filing. Please make sure to reference your full name (Las t, First name), examination title and number on the subject line of your e-mail. Any missing required documents not submitted by the deadline will result in your application being rejected as incomplete.
Apply online by clicking on the " APPLY " tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using this website.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note thatALLinformation included in the application is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.
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 candidates 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 application 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.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: ( 800) 735-2929
Department Contact Name: JoAnna Enriquez
Department Contact Phone:(213) 351-5898
Department Contact Email:dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
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5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran's Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
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Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional 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 will also 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.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
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Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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Which of the following best describes your work experience providing interpretation and translation services in American Sign Language (ASL) to Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing persons? Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour work week. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis.
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year or more, but less than two (2) years
Two (2) years or more, but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more, but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years or more
No work experience
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Based on your response to question #2, you must provide the following: (1) job title (2) dates of work experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY), (3) description of duties (4) employer's name, address and phone number. If you do not have work experience, please type "Not Applicable".
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Which of the following certification(s) and/or license(s) do you possess?Please select all that apply.
National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
National Association for the Deaf (NAD) level III 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
A license or certificate issued by a State's agency for Sign Language Interpretation
A license or certificate issued by Los Angeles Unified School District or other school district for Sign Language Interpretation
None
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Did you attach a legible copy of the sign language certification and/or license to your online application? In order to receive credit for the certificate and/or license, you must provide the supporting documentation at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov.
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