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

Recruitment Number 25-0258 – Statewide Employment Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Services Branch 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 Locations West Hawaii CWS Section Maui CWS Section Oahu CWS Section 4 Position Overview 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, 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) Specialist frequently find themselves in extremely volatile situations especially in on‑site visits where they may encounter hostility from family members. Qualifications 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: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree 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: 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. The state also provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Veterans Preference and other equal opportunity additional requirements as applicable. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program The PSLF Program is a federal program intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of federal student loans. For more information deposit at the federal student aid website. #J-18808-Ljbffr