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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST (SR-20) - LIHUE, KAUAI

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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 25-0127

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,858 to $5,918 per month (Step D to I).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

Conduct foster grandparents program activities in a participating agency; supervise foster grandparents; and perform other related duties as assigned. Work involves supervising foster grandparent volunteers in relation to their services in educational settings where they tutor and mentor students. This includes selecting, orienting, training and assigning foster grandparent volunteers to school settings on the bases of probable compatibility and/or special needs, and the assessment of the program in meeting the basic objectives which are: (1) to provide volunteer opportunities for individuals aged 55 years and older, and (2) to render supportive person-to-person services to students in educational settings.

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.

Experience And Training Requirement
Applicants must possess one of the following items:

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree. Two (2) of the six (6) years of professional experience must have provided applicants with a knowledge of human and social problems and behavior and techniques of dealing effectively with people in groups and/or individually.
• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience which provided applicants with a knowledge of human and social problems and behavior and techniques of dealing effectively with people in groups and/or individually.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, human behavior or a social science which specialized in the problems and characteristics of the aged.

Knowledge And Abilities Required

Knowledge of: Current social, economic, and community needs of older persons and children including childhood development and education; and organizations and networks serving older adults and children.

Ability to: Understand and apply pertinent Federal and State laws, rules and regulations; demonstrate the ability to learn to supervise foster grandparents; effectively work and communicate with program staff, volunteers, and community members; analyze complex challenges and develop action plans; accordingly and prepare clear and concise reports.

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

Other Information

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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration