SOCIAL WORKER OR HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL III & IV-CORRECTIONS & INTAKE SVC CTR - OAHU (WIKIWIKI)

Recruitment Number 23-0513 - The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are currently recruiting to fill vacancies at their Correctional Facilities and Intake Service Center. Social Worker or Human Services Professional III Level: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I). Social Worker or Human Services Professional IV Level: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Social Workers and Human Services Professionals 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/or agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients. These professionals 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. These positions are found in a variety of settings and work with diverse types of people. They may be found in hospitals and other health service agencies, social service agencies, schools, correctional facilities, and programs concerned with substance abuse, aging, and family violence. Although work settings and clientele may differ, all Human Services Professionals use similar professional concepts, principles and techniques regardless of the program in which they work. Social Worker or Human Services Professional III positions are distinguished by the complexity of assigned cases and level of authority assumed by the worker. Type A: Positions function as fully independent workers who provide the full range of core human services work such as assessment of needs, development and implementation of service plans (which may include direct services), and monitoring, evaluating, and making adjustments to service plans. Clients served represent the full range of cases within an agency’s purview, including those with psychosocial, physical/medical, and environmental problems. Type B: Positions do not function at the fully independent worker level. All or a major portion of their assigned cases consists of clients for whom it is difficult to determine or obtain appropriate services; who may be hostile or resistant to services; or who present significant complexities due to multiple and/or severe psychosocial, physical/mental, and environmental problems. Positions utilize established policies and procedures and casework skills and judgment to address routine aspects of casework, but due to the frequently volatile nature of the assigned cases, work will continue to be monitored by more experienced co-workers or the supervisor. Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State 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

Social Worker: In accordance with Act 238, SLH 2005, applicants must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a program of study accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctoral degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable regional accreditation body. Human Services Professional: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university 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. For the Human Services Professional Only: Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree, may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess 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. The required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. Social Worker:

• For applicants who possess a Bachelor of Social Work degree: one year for Level III and two years for Level IV.
• For applicants who possess a Master of Social Work degree: no specialized experience for Level III and one year for Level IV.
• For applicants who possess a Ph.D. in Social Work: no specialized experience required.

Human Services Professional: one and one‑half years for Level III and two and one‑half years for Level IV. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. Note: Applicants who will graduate within three months, and will meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements upon their graduation, will be accepted for examination. If you are graduating within three months with a Bachelor of Social Work degree or applicable Master’s degree, submit a copy of your official transcript of coursework completed so far and a letter from your department head or registrar verifying your current enrollment in school, your expected graduation date, and major with your application. Other Requirements: All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or authorized for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by federal, state or local laws, or departmental policy, and will be subject to an intensive background check. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:

• Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
• Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
• Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required for some positions and is required at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. The State of Hawai‘i 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage 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, see 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. Applicants should ensure that the email address and contact information they provide is current, secure, and readily accessible. Applicants who are no longer receiving notification about applications submitted if they choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in their account settings. Testing Information The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawai'i