Senior Program Specialist, Social Services & Grants

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i is seeking a qualified professional to participate in planning and coordination of services for the developmentally disabled, conducting program studies to assist grant-aided agencies, and developing programs for the master plan.

To qualify, a bachelor’s degree is required, with two-and-a-half years of related experience showing knowledge of social and economic conditions and the needs of the developmentally disabled; substitutions may apply.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations and the services and/or programs they offer to the community.
• The applicant's overall experience must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the problems and needs of the developmentally disabled.
• It also must have demonstrated the applicant's ability to conduct studies and analyses of ongoing programs through active participation in the planning, coordination and development of programs and/or program activities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of programs and activities concerned with services to the developmentally disabled; conducts program and operational studies and activities to assist grant aided agencies in developing programs for the development of the master plan; monitors grant aided agencies to insure activities and use of funds conform to project intent and requirements; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

The State of Hawai'i is seeking a qualified professional to participate in planning and coordination of services for the developmentally disabled, conducting program studies to assist grant-aided agencies, and developing programs for the master plan.

To qualify, a bachelor’s degree is required, with two-and-a-half years of related experience showing knowledge of social and economic conditions and the needs of the developmentally disabled; substitutions may apply.