HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL II, III AND IV (CHILD WELFARE SERVICES) - STATEWIDE (WIKIWIKI)

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i is recruiting for Health/Social Services Professionals within the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Branch. Recruitment includes HSP II–IV with salary ranges that include a shortage differential and depend on placement, level, and qualifications.

Positions cover statewide locations, including West Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu, with hiring based on funds and eligibility. These roles focus on protecting and supporting children and families, with a continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with minimum 12 semester credits in counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, or related behavioral sciences.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-0257 - Statewide Employment

Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Services Branch

The following salaries include Shortage Category Differential. The Salary will be determined on placement and the level you are qualified.

HSP II:

• General HSP positions within CWS: $4,925 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Assessment: $5,110 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Geographical: $5,110 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Assessment and Geographical: $5,295 (SR-18, Step D)

HSP III:

• General HSP positions within CWS: $5,319 to $6,201 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Assessment: $5,519 to $6,291 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Geographical: $5,519 to $6,291 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Assessment and Geographical: $5,719 to 6,381 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

HSP IV:

• General HSP positions within CWS: $5,860 to $6,753 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Assessment: $6,060 to $6,841 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Geographical: $6,060 to $6,841 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Assessment and Geographical: $6,260 to $6,931 (SR-22, Step D to I)

Geographical shortage includes positions in the following locations:

• West Hawaii CWS Section
• Maui CWS Section
• Oahu CWS Section 4

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.

WIKIWIKI HIRE PROJECT

Wikiwiki Hire is an additional and faster way you may be considered for specific job vacancies.

To participate, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements and public employment standards of the class of work or position.

You must be an active candidate on the eligible register in order to be interviewed and considered for an appointment.

If you qualify for Wikiwiki Hire, more information about this program will be included with your Notice of Examination Results and Eligibility.

Human Services Professionals seek to improve the overall quality of life of people within the context of their environment through the remediation and prevention of their problems, and by improving accessibility, accountability and coordination of service delivery among a variety of professionals and/or agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients. These professionals come from a variety of interdisciplinary bases, establish working relationships of mutual respect and trust with the clientele served, and utilize a variety of helping interventions to enable these clients to function as effectively as possible.

These positions are located in the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWSB) of the Department of Human Services. The CWSB provides services for child protection, foster care, adoption, independent living skills, case management foster home recruitment and licensing and contracted support and treatment services to prevent and remedy abuse and neglect.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible register for ALL levels for which they are qualified.

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.

Basic Education:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology or other behavioral sciences.

Specialized Experience:

Six months for the Level II; one and one-half years for the Level III and for the Level IV, two and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved helping individuals and their families find satisfactory ways of identifying their problems, coping with their conditions, and functioning effectively within their environments.

Substitutions Allowed:

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License:

A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For these positions, a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

To view the Requirements in their entirety,

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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. For more information, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

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.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.