CHILD/ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST (CHILD WELFARE SERVICES) - STATEWIDE (WIKIWIKI)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number: 25-0258 – Statewide Employment Department: Human Services – Child Welfare Services Branch Salary includes Shortage Category Differential. Salary will be determined on placement and the level you are qualified. Child/Adult Protective Services Specialist Salary General C/APS Specialist positions within CWS: $6,079 to $7,015 per month (SR‑23, Step D to I) Assessment: $6,279 to $7,103 per month (SR‑23, Step D to I) Geographical: $6,279 to $7,103 per month (SR‑23, Step D to I) Assessment and Geographical: $6,479 to $7,193 per month (SR‑23, 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. Duties Summary 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. Positions in this class are distinguished by the critical, predominantly investigative work they do to identify and confirm reports of alleged child/dependent adult abuse/neglect, and develop primary treatment plans. Work is frequently crisis‑oriented and confrontational, and may involve challenging family members and other persons directly in their treatment of children and dependent adults, and performing assessments of situations where, because of the danger of imminent harm, children or dependent adults may be immediately removed, using police assistance as necessary. Because of the serious nature of allegations being investigated, Child/Adult Protective Services (C/APS) Specialists frequently find themselves in extremely volatile situations particularly on-site visits where they may encounter a high degree of hostility from family members. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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 state government to 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: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree that 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: One 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. Protective Services Experience: One year of professional social or human service work which primarily involved conducting investigations in order to identify and confirm cases of child/dependent adult abuse/neglect, and developing and implementing primary treatment plans, including termination of parental rights as necessary. 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. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, CLICK HERE . Other Information PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that encourages 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, please visit Electronic Notification to Applicants The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail 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. 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. 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 a non‑assembled 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 required, 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 during 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 the date of receipt of the application. The State of Hawaiʻi 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. 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