Human Services Professional IV (Autism Spectrum Disorder) - Maui District Administration

Description This posting is being used to fill Human Services Professional positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Maui District as needed and assigned by the Maui District Office. Salary Range All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics, critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Human Services Professional IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month Examples of Duties Human Services Professionals (HSPs) 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 agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients. HSPs 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. This position is responsible for providing an integrated system of program support services to school teams and families of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Responsibilities include servicing students' IEPs which consist of parent education and training, leading and directing paraprofessionals, case coordination for students with larger multidisciplinary team, providing training in areas specific to autism such as applied behavior analysis, consultation and collaboration with the student's families and school teams. Level IV reflects positions which are distinguished by the complexity of assigned cases and level of authority assumed by the worker. Minimum Qualifications Basic Education Requirement Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology or other behavioral sciences. The education background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. Experience Requirements Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown below, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Supervisory Aptitude : Demonstrated aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader, or by successful completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating possession of supervisory potential. Administrative Aptitude : Considered met when there is strong evidence of the necessary administrative competencies and abilities. Evidence may be in the form of success in regular or special assignments involving administrative problems, interest in administration demonstrated by the performance of work assignments, completion of educational or training courses in administration, or successful trial assignments to managerial and/or administrative tasks. Specialized Experience 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. Depending on the employment setting, duties and responsibilities may vary but typically include identification and evaluation of client problems and needs; development of service or treatment plans, sometimes in tandem with other professionals; initiation and implementation of service plans; monitoring of services; and evaluation/assessment of client progress with amendments to plans as appropriate. Autism Spectrum Disorders Experience Requirement One (1) year of professional work experience which involved the provision of services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Such experience must have included the development of intervention plans based on the student’s functions of behavior; participating in the development and implementation of treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary team; and providing consultation/training to educational professionals and families of students with ASD on methods, techniques and strategies to facilitate appropriate behavior and successful learning in the classroom. Driver’s License Requirement Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license. Non-Qualifying Experience Experience providing supportive services to professional Human Services Specialists, Social Workers, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Public Housing Managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, etc., where predominant tasks included transporting persons or making phone calls to confirm/monitor appointments; and Experience determining the eligibility of applicants/recipients for benefits under a public welfare program such as medical assistance, food stamps, and other benefits. Substitutions Allowed Possession of a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social welfare, sociology or other behavioral science with successful completion of a minimum of three (3) courses dealing with the human condition will be deemed to meet all requirements for the class Human Services Professional III. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university will be deemed to meet all requirements for the class Human Services Professional II. Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university will be deemed to meet all requirements for the class Human Services Professional III, provided that coursework focused on preparation for direct services work. Quality of Experience Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter378, PartI, Hawaii Revised Statutes. #J-18808-Ljbffr