Community Service Program Assistant

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days vacation leave

21 days sick leave

13 paid holidays (14 in an election yr

Free medical for your entire family

Vested retirement benefits after 10+ y

Job summary

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Community Service Program Assistant to support planning, coordinating, and implementing activities for elderly programs and other target groups at the Agency on Elderly Affairs. You will work with staff to execute program goals, assess referrals, and determine eligibility for participation.

The role involves collaborating with public and private partners, training staff or volunteers, and preparing required reports while maintaining records and contributing to

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One (1) year of general work experience.
• One (1) year of clerical work experience.
• One (1) year of work experience in programs or services that support individuals with specialized needs or in a human services field.

Responsibilities

• Assists the program directors in planning for the elderly program.
• Assists in developing and implementing program goals and objectives.
• Assesses applicant referrals and determines eligibility for participation.
• Conducts surveys and establishes contacts with participants to gather information on needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year general work experience

1 year clerical work experience

1 year in human services or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date

November 18, 2026

Eligibility Notice

ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE? IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This posting is for External Candidates only. Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this link

Job Title

Community Service Program Assistant

Salary

Salary Range: N/A

Position Salary: 3,900.00 USD Monthly

Location

Agency on Elderly Affairs

Employment Type

Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary

Performs paraprofessional work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing program activities for one of the County's comprehensive programs for the elderly and other designated target groups; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Assists the program directors in planning for one of the County’s programs for the elderly and other target group individuals;
• Assists in developing and implementing program goals and objectives;
• Assesses applicant referrals;
• Determines eligibility for participation;
• Conducts surveys and establishes contacts with program participants in order to gather information to determine levels of interest and areas of need;
• Assists in the coordination of services and activities with other public and private agencies in order to promote support for program activities;
• Orients and trains staff and/or volunteers;
• Evaluates program operations to ensure maximum efficiency of times, resources, equipment, and supplies;
• Conducts initial registration of participants and updates record on participants;
• Provides direct client services;
• Regularly evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and quality of the activities and services offered;
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures for utilization of facilities and equipment at the senior center;
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary case management team for the frail and vulnerable elderly;
• Serves as a resource speaker, facilitator, or trainer upon request;
• Maintains files and records;
• Prepares reports as required;
• Attends required meetings, workshops, and training;
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school;
• One (1) year of general work experience;
• One (1) year of clerical work experience;
• One (1) year of work experience in programs or services that support individuals with specialized needs or in a human services field.

Qualifying General Work Experience

Any work experience which may involve basic skills, to include but not limited to: reading, writing, computation and/or communication.

Qualifying Clerical Experience

Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.

License Requirement

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent);
• prior to completion of probation: possession of a valid National Certified Information Referral Specialist in Aging (CIRS-A) and a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

Work Shift / Schedule

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.

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Information About Civil Service vs Non-Civil Service

I’ve submitted my application, what happens next?

For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver’s license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required.

Eligibility List

Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

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