Positions in this class serve as unit supervisors with full technical and administrative responsibility over a group of Child/Adult Protective Services Specialists, possibly other professional staff engaged in providing direct protective services work, and non-professional support staff. Positions are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the unit in order to meet program and organizational objectives.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: 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: 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. Specialized Experience: One and one-half years of progressively responsible professional 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: Two years 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. Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstration of 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.
The State of Hawaii 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.
The State of Hawaii offers its employees a range of benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plan, premium conversion plan, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, deferred compensation, temporary disability insurance, social security, promotions & transfers, training & continuing education, travel expenses, incentive & service awards, and union & collective bargaining.