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Join to apply for the VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST II THRU V - DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT- DOWNTOWN, OAHU role at State of Hawaiʻi.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

This vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division.

Salary:

• Level II - $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Level III - $4,858 to $5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Level IV - $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Level V - $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Duties Summary:

Level II: This is the advanced trainee level through which the trainee advances as part of his/her progression to full performance as an independent worker. Work assignments require the application of principles, methods and techniques of vocational rehabilitation to provide rehabilitative services, training and job placement for individuals with disabilities.

Level III: This level performs as a full journey worker in the vocational rehabilitation field where positions perform vocational counseling, evaluation and rehabilitation services for the full range of cases coming within the scope of the department's vocational rehabilitation program.

Level IV: This level reflects the complete mastery of professional vocational rehabilitation services skills and include the first level professional vocational rehabilitation supervisor, program specialist and consultant.

Level V: This level reflects professional leadership and includes supervisors and program specialists.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

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.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC): Required for all levels of Track A.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

LEVEL II Requirements: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional General Experience which has provided a general knowledge of training practices, techniques and requirements in one or more occupations.

LEVEL III Requirements: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional General Experience as described above AND One (1) year of professional Specialized Experience in vocational rehabilitation.

LEVEL IV Requirements: One (1) additional year, or a total of two (2) years of Specialized Experience.

LEVEL V Requirements: One (1) additional year, or a total of three (3) years of Specialized Experience.

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

Other Information: The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Government Administration

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