PROFESSIONAL WORKER III (PROGRAM SPECIALIST DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) - PERMANENT PART-TIME, KAUAI

About the role

Participates in the planning and coordination of programs and activities concerned with services to the developmentally disabled; conducts program and operational studies and activities to assist grant aided agencies in developing programs for the development of the master plan; monitors grant aided agencies to insure activities and use of funds conform to project intent and requirements; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program and operational studies and activities to assist grant aided agencies in developing programs for the development of the master plan.
• Makes sure grant aided agencies' activities and use of funds align with project intent and requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• One and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations, and the services and/or programs they offer to the community.
• The applicant's overall experience must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the problems and needs of the developmentally disabled.
• Ability to conduct studies and analyses of ongoing programs through active participation in the planning, coordination, and development of programs and/or program activities.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work: Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Specialized Experience: One and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations, and the services and/or programs they offer to the community.
• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Skills

• Knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations, and the services and/or programs they offer to the community.
• Ability to conduct studies and analyses of ongoing programs through active participation in the planning, coordination, and development of programs and/or program activities.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
• Travel Expenses: The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
• Incentive & Service Awards: The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.