CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST V - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a qualified professional to oversee a significant youth services program component across the State, including diverse communities from Downtown to Kahala. The role involves planning, development, and implementation, serving as an expert resource and guiding program evaluation.

The position emphasizes analytical capability, project management, and the ability to conduct research and prepare findings to inform policy and services for children and youth.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States: U.S. citizens, nationals, or eligible for unrestricted employment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• General Experience: 1.5 years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience to analyze programs, budgets, services, facilities, manpower requirements, operations or organizations and plan for future needs.
• Specialized Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience in a youth-focused program, enabling studies and recommendations for needs and services of children and youth.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• License: You must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements a major youth services program component across the State.
• Serves as expert resource and conducts relevant research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 22-0390 - The immediate vacancies are in Downtown with the Department of Human Services and Manoa to Kahala with the Department of Health.

Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

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

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.

Duties Summary

Plans, develops and implements a major program component, such as one involving all areas of youth services within the State; serves as expert resource, and conducts all relevant research; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification 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.
• General Experience: 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.
• Specialized Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience in a program or agency servicing children and youth which provided knowledge of the needs and characteristics in children and youth and which demonstrated the ability to conduct studies and analysis of services, programs and problems and needs of children and youth, conduct operational studies, and prepare report of findings and recommendations.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• License: You must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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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 808-587-1111 for assistance.

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

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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.

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.

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.