New Job Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator - Downtown, Oahu In Hawaii

Recruitment Number 23-0253 - This vacancy is with the Department of Human Service, -Vocational Rehabilitation Division.

NOTE: This job posting will remain open for a period of FOURTEEN (14) days, OR
the receipt of TWENTY (20) applications. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $9,441 to $15,717 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, some positions may require that all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

This class reflects a division chief responsible for administering the State's programs of vocational rehabilitation, independent living rehabilitation, services for the blind, and disability determination, in accordance with federal and state statutes, regulations, policies and agreements between the state and federal governments.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional work experience which has provided a general knowledge of training practices, techniques and requirements in one OR more occupations. This experience must have involved the application of two OR more of the following kinds of knowledge and skills:

1) Interviewing techniques;
2) Knowledge of various occupations and their requirements;
3) Social casework techniques;
4) Knowledge of the causes and problems of persons with physical and mental disabilities;
5) Counseling and/or guidance; and
6) Tests and measurements.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional work experience in one OR a combination of the following:

1) Vocational rehabilitation training as a regularly designated responsibility;
2) Vocational guidance and teaching work in a recognized vocational rehabilitation program
OR in a school for persons with disabilities;
3) Developmental work in programs of vocational rehabilitation located in an educational
institution, government, business or industry;
4) Personnel placement or employment placement experience which has provided extensive
knowledge of training and rehabilitation requirements necessary to place persons with
disabilities in one or more broad occupational areas; and
5) Vocational rehabilitation counseling experience involving the adjustment, training and
placement of persons with disabilities into gainful employment.

Supervisory or Staff Specialist Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in A or B listed below:

A) Supervisory Experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation services or related fields which included: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult work problems; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance; OR

B) Staff Specialist Experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation services or related fields which involved: 1) Developing or revising standards, policies, procedures, and techniques pertaining to program or activity; 2) Giving technical advice and direction; 3) Gathering data to determine conformance with standards and requirements; 4) Conducting special studies; 5) Evaluating program effectiveness; 6) Recommending staff improvements; 7) Developing training material; and 8) Securing the cooperation and support of private and public agencies and community organizations to promote the program.

Managerial Experience: One (1) year of experience which involved responsibility for identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; identifying resource needs (manpower, materials, equipment); planning, organizing and coordinating program activities to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations; developing procedures; and actively participating in policy determination, budget formulation and execution.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.