Program Specialist III: Homeless Education Liaison

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 56,994 - 69,426; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Leeward District‑Homeless Concerns Office in ensuring uninterrupted access to education for homeless children and youth under the McKinney‑Vento Act. You will assist the Complex Area Superintendent in developing, implementing, and evaluating program operations and services.

You will facilitate communication between schools, families, and community agencies; coordinate services with community organizations;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Experience: 1.5 years of specialized experience for Program Specialist III.
• Ability to write clear reports and interpret complex material.

Responsibilities

• Engage, administer, and bridge networks of communities such as SCC, CCC, and PCNC.
• Negotiate and maintain professional relationships with community members, partner agencies and school personnel.
• Conduct research into changes in State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide direct instructional services and deliver training workshops.
• Assist with volunteer organizations.
• Conduct studies and analyses of major, unprecedented or controversial issues regarding the agency services and operations.
• Formulate and recommend major new policies, program goals or objectives.
• Support collection of communication materials in partnership with the Communication Office about strong parent, family, and community engagement.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Leeward District‑Homeless Concerns Office in ensuring uninterrupted access to education for homeless children and youth under the McKinney‑Vento Act. You will assist the Complex Area Superintendent in developing, implementing, and evaluating program operations and services.

You will facilitate communication between schools, families, and community agencies; coordinate services with community organizations;