PROFESSIONAL WORKER III (PROGRAM SPECIALIST DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) - PERMANENT PART-TIME, KAUAI

Posting number: 26-0251

Department: Health

Job classification: PROFESSIONAL WORKER III (SR-20)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Legal, Social Services, Professional, Human Services

Summary

Recruitment Number 26-0251 - This vacancy is located in Lihue and is with the Department of Health.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 10 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary:  $29.46 to $35.89 Hourly (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Examples of duties

Participates in the planning and coordination of programs and activities concerned with services to the developmentally disabled; conducts program and operational studies and activities to assist grant aided agencies in developing programs for the development of the master plan; monitors grant aided agencies to insure activities and use of funds conform to project intent and requirements; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The Professional Worker III reflects the first independent worker level in a series of professional work. Work assignments routinely encompass problems of average difficulty and complexity, requiring the application of technical knowledge, skills and sound judgment in applying the fundamental principles, techniques, standards, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the occupational specialty and program area. Problems encountered are usually those which can be resolved by direct application of specific standards, regulations or other similar guides. Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the fully independent worker level.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: One and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations and the services and/or programs they offer to the community. The applicant's overall experience must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the problems and needs of the developmentally disabled. It also must have demonstrated the applicant's ability to conduct studies and analyses of ongoing programs through active participation in the planning, coordination and development of programs and/or program activities.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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