The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Community Services Specialist IV to serve within the Safe & Sound Westside Program, a youth violence prevention and intervention initiative along the Leeward Coast of O‘ahu (Kahe to Ka‘ena).
This position requires a fully trained, independent, and experienced human services professional who is responsible for a caseload consisting predominantly of highly complex cases: youth who exhibit resistance to services, hostility, or involvement in violence; who present multiple, severe, and interrelated psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental problems; and whose circumstances frequently draw law enforcement, media, or public attention. The position independently determines appropriate courses of intervention where established procedures do not provide clear guidance, exercises considerable authority and judgment in developing and adapting individualized service plans, and consults the Program Director primarily on matters that are unusual, controversial, or potentially precedent-setting.
In addition to this direct case management, the position also functions as a program specialist for the Safe & Sound Westside initiative, interpreting and applying program policy to new and emerging situations, developing and revising program protocols and guidelines, developing and delivering training for program partners, and monitoring and reporting on the implementation of program components. The position is non-clinical in nature and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or other services requiring professional licensure. This position reports to the Director of Safe & Sound Westside.
Qualifications:
- A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree that included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, behavioral sciences, or other related field.
- A minimum of two and one-half (2½) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human services work involving the identification and evaluation of client problems and needs, the development and implementation of individualized service or treatment plans, monitoring of services provided, and evaluation of client progress; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, high-risk caseloads involving resistant, hostile, or multiply-challenged clients.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in situations without clearly established procedures, and to recognize when to escalate unusual, controversial, or precedent-setting matters.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends for community events as necessary.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Compensation:
Salary starts at $5,527/month.
Benefits:
You will receive one of the best benefits package in the state of Hawaii, if not the best. Listed below are the benefits you will receive with your employment.
- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/
If you would like to discuss further about applying for the Community Services Specialist IV (Safe & Sound Westside) position with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu, please contact Noble Ah Choy at (808) 768-7437 or via email at [email protected].
If you already want to move forward with applying for the Community Services Specialist IV (Safe & Sound Westside) position, please visit our website to submit your formal application at: https://honoluluprosecutor.org/department/employment-opportunities/.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $5,527.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
