Public Safety Counselor - SR-26

Serves as a staff counselor for the Hawai‘i County Police Department and its members including individual, couples and family counseling, assessment-related activities, operational support, and organizational/management consultation; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department - Administrative Services Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Provides counseling and aids department personnel in reaching community mental health services in crisis advocacy, e.g. crisis lines and law enforcement response hotlines. Provides professional brief counseling for law enforcement employees and their families. Responsible for developing policies and procedures for providing counseling services as necessary to support the Hawai‘i County Police Department (HPD). Provides counseling intervention services when necessary for department personnel including on location at police and/or fire incidents, crime scenes, divisions/unit offices, etc. as necessary. Provides comprehensive principles, methods and techniques of counseling theories and modalities. Uses various counseling measurements and resources available to help individuals, couples, and families build coping and resiliency skills. Provides 24 hour, on-call emergency counseling services (via telephone or in-person on scene), consultation, and assistance to HPD command, employees, and police operations. Provides recommendations and referrals for individuals to seek further treatment. Researches, develops, and implements material used for counseling, e.g., trauma work, activities for children, parenting skills, couples work, workplace conflict management and resolution, etc. Develops and provides training to Hawai‘i County employees in the areas of counseling skills, stress management, suicide prevention, etc. Assists the PEER Support and Chaplin Corp. services as necessary. Coordinates care with other health care providers and agencies, as necessary. Makes referrals for treatment when beyond the scope of service for the County of Hawai‘i. Maintains relevant documentation of services provided in accordance with the Manual of Operations. Maintains the psychological evaluation of the pass/fail testing results of recruits. Operate a motor vehicle to perform work-related travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Training and Experience graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related field (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and two (2) years of work experience in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention, of which shall have included some experience working with first responders. License Requirement possession of a valid State of Hawai’i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire), and possession of a current State of Hawai‘i Social Worker License (LSW) or current State of Hawai‘i Mental Health Counselor License (MHC) at time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your valid LSW or MHC license to your application). Note Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application). Examination All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education and experience as presented in the application. Knowledge of the essential functions of public safety personnel and organizations, working conditions unique to their respective positions, and common stressors inherent in public safety work; normal and abnormal adaptation and responses to occupational stress and trauma; research pertinent to resilience and recovery in public safety personnel, and the unique and legal aspects of confidentiality and testimonial privilege when providing services to public safety personnel and/or agencies; interactive theories and principles in complex and volatile situations, appropriate solutions, and appropriate response techniques to emotionally distressed individuals; community mental health and crisis services; applicable state and federal laws related to individual’s rights; applicable community resources and referral services, and third-party rights to private information. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; work with first responder personnel and have empathy to identify with and understand another person’s experience and point of view; communicate orally and in writing to department personnel, community members, other law enforcement agencies, other first responder agencies, and vendor representatives; communicate effectively and sensitively in person, by phone, and in writing with peers, supervisors, citizens, other law enforcement agencies and entities, and various community resources; understand first responder culture, procedures, and general orders; function effectively within a paramilitary environment; develop and implement standards, policies and procedures concerning the evaluation, counseling and referral of employees having personal, family or work related issues, and use equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as computer terminal, video equipment for telehealth, tape recorders, photocopier, fax machine, police radio, typewriter, telephone. Physical Requirements Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping Light Benefits of County employment Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year. Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year. Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full‑time and part‑time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax‑deferred contributions. Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre‑tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums. Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work‑related problems. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees. Credit Union Membership Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information. Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Hawaii