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HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL II, III AND IV (CHILD WELFARE SERVICES) - STATEWIDE

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Recruitment Number OHHI-25028

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.

Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Services Branch

The following salaries include Shortage Category Differential. The Salary will be determined on placement and the level you are qualified.

Recruitment Information

Hsp II

• General HSP positions within CWS: $4,925 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Assessment: $5,110 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Geographical: $5,110 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Assessment and Geographical: $5,295 (SR-18, Step D)

Hsp III

• General HSP positions within CWS: $5,319 to $6,124 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Assessment: $5,519 to $6,212 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Geographical: $5,519 to $6,212 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Assessment and Geographical: $5,719 to 6,300 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Hsp IV

• General HSP positions within CWS: $5,860 to $6,666 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Assessment: $6,060 to $6,756 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Geographical: $6,060 to $6,756 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Assessment and Geographical: $6,260 to $6,845 (SR-22, Step D to I)

*Geographical shortage includes positions in the following locations:

• West Hawaii CWS Section
• Maui CWS Section
• Oahu CWS Section

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

Duties Summary

Human Services Professionals seek to improve the overall quality of life of people within the context of their environment through the remediation and prevention of their problems, and by improving accessibility, accountability and coordination of service delivery among a variety of professionals and/or agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients. These professionals come from a variety of interdisciplinary bases, establish working relationships of mutual respect and trust with the clientele served, and utilize a variety of helping interventions to enable these clients to function as effectively as possible.

These positions are located in the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWSB) of the Department of Human Services. The CWSB provide services for child protection, foster care, adoption, independent living skills, case management foster home recruitment and licensing and contracted support and treatment services to prevent and remedy abuse and neglect.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants will be placed on the eligible register for ALL levels for which they are qualified.

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:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology or other behavioral sciences.

Specialized Experience:

Six months for the Level II; one and one-half years for the Level III and for the Level IV, two and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved helping individuals and their families find satisfactory ways of identifying their problems, coping with their conditions, and functioning effectively within their environments.

Substitutions Allowed:

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

Driver's License:

A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For these positions, a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Other Information

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance.