Department of Rehabilitation
JC\-514898 *
Support Services Assistant – General
SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL)
$3,326\.00 \- $4,164\.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 4/27/2026
Application Methods:Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop\-off
Job Description and Duties
This position is located in the city of Fresno.
Under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor, the Support Services Assistant (SSA) is responsible for performing the following job functions: reading print material and computer screen as necessary; driving/transporting the blind employee to appointments, light data entry as necessary; light filing and maintaining organized case files; and other tasks related to the provision of reasonable accommodation for a blind and/or visually impaired employee.
\Multiple vacancies may exist\
Working Conditions
The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 30 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.
Position Details
Job Code \#: JC\-514898
Position \#(s):
813\-560\-1432\-990
Working Title: Support Services Assistant – General
Classification: SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL)
$3,326\.00 \- $4,164\.00 A Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit
https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
\# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent \- 1500 Hours
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three\-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
- 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 required and must be included.
- Other \- Resume is required.
- Ability to interact in a team environment with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Willingness to learn;
- Familiarity and working knowledge of Microsoft applications including outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize work and tasks to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to follow instructions and detailed in completing activities related to proper disposition of mandated agency documentation
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC\#514898 on your State Application (STD678\) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678\):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. Proof of valid driver’s license will be required after the hiring interview process and prior to appointment into this position.
A resume is required and must be included.
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: 4/27/2026
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.
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:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel
Attn: Unit\#560/PAS\#260063/JC\#514898
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop\-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel
Unit\#560/PAS\#260063/JC\#514898
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM \- 05:00 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:
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.
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:
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Joseph Stansil
(209\) 473\-5999
joseph.stansil@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916\) 558\-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1\-800\-735\-2929 (TTY), 1\-800\-735\-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug\-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.