Salary: See Position Description Location : Island of Oahu Job Type: Various Job Number: 23-0451 Department: Human Services Opening Date: 07/29/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Max Number of Applicants: 35 Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 23-0451 THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 35 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the Office of Youth Services (OYS), which is administratively attached to the Department of Human Services (DHS) . The OYS is the focal point for the execution of statutory provisions related to the youth services in the State of H awaii. Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Duties Summary The Corrections Program Specialist II develops program plans; develops, revises and evaluates policies, programs, procedures, standards and guidelines for the correctional program; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class reflects responsibility for performing the most difficult and complex program development and evaluation, policy review and recommendation, and studies of management, organization, staffing and related concerns relative to all aspects of a corrections program. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, criminology, penology or other related behavioral science which included coursework in research or statistics. Excess General or Specialized Experience as described below, or any other progressively responsible administrative or professional work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college curriculum in one of the previously cited majors may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities. The education or substitutable experience background in sociology, criminology, penology, psychology or other related behavioral science MUST have included, but need not have been limited to, a basic theoretical knowledge of the general principles dealing with human behavior; counseling; current state of practice and concepts in corrections programs; and principles and methods of research or statistics. General Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional counseling or other related social services work experience which demonstrated the applicant's knowledge of and application of modern theories, techniques and practices in corrections work as they relate to redirection and rehabilitation. Such work experience may have been obtained in any agency concerned with reduction of criminals (e.g., courts, corrections or public/private rehabilitation organization). At least six (6) months of this experience m ust have demonstrated the applicant's aptitude for the performance of full-time program/staff specialist work in corrections. Evidence of such ability may be demonstrated through participating or assisting in the planning, coordinating or development of programs or program activities requiring the conduct of research and analysis and the application of problem-solving methods and techniques including the identification of problems and pertinent casual factors, development and evaluation of alternative solutions, recommendation/implementation of appropriate courses of action and the preparation of narrative reports describing the problem or situation, various factors impinging upon the situation, presentation of alternatives and recommendation and justification of an appropriate solution. Specialized Experience: One (1) year of professional work as a program specialist which required knowledge of modern theories, techniques and practices in corrections work and their application in the conduct of studies for the evaluation and analysis of program objectives, goals, policies, procedures, operations, standards and guidelines, the recommendation of changes for improvement of same and advising on the implementation of changes. Driver's License : Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancy has this requirement. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Please review the Substitutions carefully. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 03547:121115:13:AS Other Information 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 808-587-0936 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, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) 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. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your 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. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. 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. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. 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. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov. 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. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. 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. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. 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. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume only in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 03 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 04 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs) has been provided in the online job announcement. Please review the MQRs in their entirety. I acknowledge I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the online job announcement. 05 BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in one of the majors cited below. I do not meet the Education requirement. I do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but possess excess professional work experience in one of the majors cited below and as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in sociology, psychology, criminology, penology or other related BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE majors which included coursework in RESEARCH or STATISTICS. I possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university but NOT in any of the above fields of study. 06 SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Possession of certain post-baccalaureate graduate degrees OR experience may be used to partially substitute for the General Experience (refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more information). Please read the Substitutions carefully. Do you possess such a graduate degree OR experience? If YES and in order to receive credit, provide a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. Select the appropriate choice below: I am not using the substitution. I have a master's degree with a MAJOR in sociology, psychology, social welfare or a related field OR in public administration, business administration or management from an accredited college or university. I have a master's degree in a behavioral science with emphasis in criminology or penology from an accredited college or university. I possess a law degree from an accredited school of law. I have a doctoral degree in sociology, psychology, social welfare or other related behavioral science from an accredited college or university. I have a doctoral degree in criminology or penology from an accredited college or university. I have excess Specialized Experience as described in the Minimal Qualification Requirements which may substitute for the General Experience on a year-for-year basis. I have one and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible experience as a professional counselor in a large institution. I have one (1) year of experience as a correctional officer whose full-time assignment was concerned with providing redirection services on a continuing basis to a group of adult or juvenile inmates on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. I have one (1) year of experience as a full-time supervisory correctional officer with responsibility for organizing and managing a large subordinate staff, analyzing security requirements, establishing posts or other security measures and writing operational procedures. I have one (1) year professional experience as a program specialist in a human services program (other than corrections). 07 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible professional experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess?This experience must have included at least two and one-half (2-1/2) years of professional counseling or other related social services work experience. This experience MUST also have included at least SIX (6) months of experience performing FULL-TIME PROGRAM/STAFF SPECIALIST work in corrections as fully described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements: No experience Less than 1-1/2 years of experience 1-1/2 years but less than 2-1/2 years of experience 2-1/2 years but less than 3-1/2 years of experience 3-1/2 years but less than 4-1/2 years of experience 4-1/2 years but less than 5-1/2 years of experience 5-1/2 years but less than 6-1/2 years of experience 6-1/2 or more years of experience 08 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you selected "No experience" for Question 7 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the General Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for each employer should include: A. Employer, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours worked per week spent collectively on duties below; B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g. government agency, private rehabilitation or human/social services agency, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and type(s) of professional staff you worked with, the activities or services provided, and clientele served; C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities; D. Describe in detail your experience demonstrating your knowledge and application of theories, techniques, and practices in corrections work as they relate to redirection and rehabilitation. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples to show the scope and extent of your responsibilities. If no experience, state No; E. Describe in detail your experience with this employer which demonstrated your aptitude for the performance of FULL-TIME program/staff specialist work in corrections . Include the following. If no experience, state No: 1) Your experience in planning, coordinating, or development of programs/program activities requiring the conduct of research and analyses. 2) Your experience in the application of problem solving techniques and resolution. Give at least 2 examples of the most complex problems you were directly involved in: how you identified them, evaluated alternatives, recommended/implemented appropriate courses of action, prepared reports of the situation, and made recommendations/justification of an appropriate solution. F. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?; G. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and H. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. 09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT You must have at least ONE (1) additional year of professional work experience as a program specialist in corrections as fully described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Do you have such experience? Yes No 10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you selected "No" for Question 9 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the Specialized Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for each employer should include: A. Employer, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties below; B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g., government agency, private corrections contractor, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and type(s) of professional staff you worked with, the activities or services provided, and clientele served. OR, you may submit an organizational chart; C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities; D. Describe in detail your duties as they required knowledge of modern theories, techniques and practices in correction work; E. Describe in detail how you applied these theories and techniques in the conduct of studies for the evaluation and analysis of program objectives, goals, policies, procedures, operations, standards and guidelines. What kinds of recommendations for change or improvement did you make? How did you advise on the implementation of such changes?; F. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?; G. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and H What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description and organizational chart. 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Thank you for your application. If you have additional information related specifically to this vacancy position that you would like us to consider, include the information below. Required Question
