Aging and Disability Services Specialist I - SR-18

County of Hawai; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Vacation time 21 days/year

Sick leave 21 days/year

13 holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health benefit plans

Group life insurance

Credit union membership

Other leaves

Job summary

County of Hawaiʻi is seeking an advanced trainee for the Office of Aging - Access Division in Hilo. The role involves handling complex cases toward independence, community outreach, and resource database development, with direct service duties as needed.

The position is a one-time temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed June 30, 2028, with potential for conversion to permanent; incumbents will work with an interdisciplinary team and participate in public events island-wide to promote ADRC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (scan and attach transcript).
• One year of professional work experience which involved case management or support planning in social services, health, or education.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cases with psychosocial, physical, mental, and environmental issues and may involve families in which discord exists.
• Works with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective case coordination.
• Refers to established policies and procedures, casework methods and techniques, and independent judgment to address more routine aspects of casework.
• Participates in health fairs and other public events island-wide to increase public knowledge of the ADRC and services available; distributes ADRC promotional materials.
• Provides information to the public regarding aging and disability issues and available community services and resources.
• Participates in the development of a resource database; reviews data to maintain the accuracy and currency of information; ensures accessibility to the public and to persons with disabilities.
• Assists in organizing appropriate committee meetings, community public relations and educational events; prepares informational brochures and electronic presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As an advanced trainee, receives increasingly complex cases while continuing to advance toward becoming an independent worker; engages in community outreach and resource database development; engages in direct service that may require ongoing intervention and assistance; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed June 30, 2028 with the Office of Aging - Access Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Participates in cases that may include those with a variety of psychosocial, physical, mental, and environmental issues and may involve families in which discord exists.
• Works with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective case coordination.
• Refers to established policies and procedures, casework methods and techniques, and independent judgment to address more routine aspects of casework.
• Participates in health fairs and other public events island-wide to increase public knowledge of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and services available; distributes ADRC promotional materials.
• Provides information to the public regarding aging and disability issues and available community services and resources.
• Participates in the development of a resource database; reviews data to maintain the accuracy and currency of information; ensures accessibility to the public and to persons with disabilities.
• Assists in organizing appropriate committee meetings, community public relations and educational events; prepares informational brochures and electronic presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• one (1) year of professional work experience which involved case management or support planning in social services, health, or education.

License Requirement

• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at time of hire).

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application).

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of behavioral sciences, aging, and disability; research, evaluation, and interviewing methods and techniques; report writing; community organizations and resources pertaining to older adults and persons with disabilities; and casework methods and techniques such as assessment and diagnosis that are used to evaluate and provide treatment.

Ability to

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the agency's programs; research, collect, analyze, and evaluate information; prepare reports of findings and identify alternative actions; provide case management services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse population and members of interdisciplinary teams; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and supervise the work of others.

Physical Requirements

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping

Light

Benefits of County Employment

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan:The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

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