CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - OAHU
State of Hawaiʻi
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Resumo da oferta
The Department of Health in Downtown and Manoa to Kahala is seeking a professional to support evaluating and promoting services for children and youth. The position involves planning, developing and conducting research, and acting as a liaison and technical resource for assigned areas.
You will assist in determining program needs, analyzing data, and contributing to strategic initiatives within the civil service framework.
Qualificações
- Basic Education: a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- General Experience: 1.5 years of progressively responsible professional analytical work.
- Substitutions Allowed: substitutions as described in the MQRs.
- Driver's License: must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Responsabilidades
- Provides assistance in determining and promoting the needs of children and youth by planning, developing and conducting research.
- Serves as liaison and technical resource person for assigned areas of responsibility; performs other related duties as assigned.
Formação académica
Descrição da oferta de emprego
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 24-0501. The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Health located in Downtown and Manoa to Kahala.
Salary: $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR 20, Step D to I)..
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Provides assistance in determining and promoting the needs of children and youth by planning, developing and conducting research; serves as liaison and technical resource person for assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
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.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
One and one-half year of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience which demonstrated the ability to analyze programs, budgets, services, facilities, manpower requirements, operations or organizations to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes.
At least six (6) months of the applicant's experience must have demonstrated some familiarity with human service organizations (including those providing services to children and youth, age 0 to 24 years), and characteristics of children and youth and their development. This experience may have been gained concurrently with the general experience or while serving in another position, either on a paid or volunteer basis and which may have been either full-time of part-time.
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please.
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 808-587-1111 for assistance.
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. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
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 Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
... is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
For more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Currently working in the private sector
- Currently working for a non-profit organization
- Currently working for a federal government
- Currently working for the State of Hawaii
- Currently working for another State
- Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu)
- Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college)
- Currently unemployed for the past six months or more
- Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question).
- Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question)
- State Recruiting Office
- Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
- Job Fairs
- Consolidated Theatres
- TheBus
- Shopping Mall Advertisements
- Print Advertisements
- Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
- Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
- SkillBridge Program
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Governmentjobs.com
- Internships
- Other
Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off.
If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain.
if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A".
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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- I acknowledge I have accessed the link provided, and have read, understand, and agree to all the above.
- Yes
- No
- I am not using the substitution
- I satisfactorily completed all academic requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, education, human development or related social or behavioral science which included coursework in human service organizations and their services including services to children and youth or in human physical, mental/emotional or social development.
- I satisfactorily completed all academic requirements for a master's degree from an accredited college or university in human development, sociology, psychology, social work, education or a related social or behavioral science.
- I satisfactorily completed all academic requirements for a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or urban or regional planning or a related field.
General Experience requires a minimum of one and on-half years of progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrated the ability to analyze programs, budgets, services, facilities, manpower requirements, operations or organizations to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or related management purposes.
Do you possess the professional work experience requirements needed for this position?
- Yes
- No
- Name of employer, dates of employment, and your job title.
- Description of this employer. Was this a government agency, a private non-profit agency, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
- Which department did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as 'developed programs', 'prepared plans', etc.
- For this employer, describe your experience, if any, in conducting analyses in each of the following areas. Address each area separately. If 'None', so state. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and the results of your involvement. Give relevant examples that will clearly show the extent of your responsibilities.
- Programs
- Budgets
- Services
- Facilities
- Manpower requirements
- Operations
- Organizations
- For this employer, please describe your experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Address each area separately. If 'None', so state. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and the results of your involvement. Give relevant examples that will clearly show the extent of your responsibilities.
- Determining the effectiveness of your program and the achievement of program objectives. How did you look at effectiveness and achievement of objectives? What indicators or measures did you use?
- Determining cost factors. What kinds of cost factors did you examine? How did you examine these cost factors?
- Participating in planning for future needs or related management purposes. What was the exact nature of your participation? What kinds of plans were you involved with? What was the purpose of these plans?
- For this employer, please describe your experience, if any, as it demonstrated your ability in each of the following areas. Address each area separately. If 'None', so state. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and the results of your involvement. Give relevant examples that will clearly show the extent of your responsibilities.
- Identifying information needs.
- Collecting and analyzing analyze data. What kinds of data did you collect? From what sources? How did you analyze this data? How were the results of your analyses used?
- Identifying alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages.
- Developing logical recommendations for a course of action. What kinds of recommendations did you typically develop? What resulted from your recommendations?
- Reading and comprehending complex material such as State statutes and/or federal regulations. What were some of the complex materials (laws, regulations, etc.) you regularly dealt with? How did you apply your knowledge of these materials?
- Drafting comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations. What kinds of reports did you typically draft? What types of recommendations and findings did you address? For whom? How were these reports used?
- Which best describes your skill and knowledge level with this employer: assistant-trainee, independent worker, or supervisor?
- Describe your experience which demonstrated some familiarity with human service organization (including those providing services to children and youth, age 0 to 24 years), and characteristics of children and youth and their development.
- Describe your supervisory experience for this employer, if any. Include complete dates, number and titles of positions supervised, and description of your supervisory duties.
- How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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