JOB
Recruitment Number 25-0457
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 12 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The current vacancy position is located at the Waiawa Correctional Facility in Waipahu, Oahu
Salary - $6,221 - $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
NOTE: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Substance Abuse Specialist series includes those classes which require the application of the principles and practices of professional substance abuse treatment services in the performance of such assignments as providing alcohol and/or drug treatment services to individuals; performing staff support functions which include program development, monitoring and evaluation and staff development and training; and supervising the provision of substance abuse treatment services.
A position in this class may serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of certified or licensed practitioners, social workers, and/or other public or private rehabilitative employees, groups or agencies collaborating on multi-disciplinary assessment, development and implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome their alcohol and/or substance use; independently conducts a variety of educational, treatment and therapeutic related classes; and participates in the development, evaluation, and modification of program policies and procedures, treatment approaches, and development and modification of substance abuse treatment education and related therapeutic classes and curriculum.
The Substance Abuse Specialist V level reflects responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of an operational unit concerned with carrying out the day-to-day substance abuse treatment programs' activities. This level provides full technical and administrative supervision over a staff of lower-level Substance Abuse Specialists. Responsibilities include defining unit/section objectives in accordance with branch policies and priorities, developing methods and procedures to achieve those objectives and supervising one or more positions at the Substance Abuse Specialist IV level.
The current position, located in the Waiawa Therapeutic Community Section, Therapeutic Community Services Branch, Corrections Program Services Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is responsible for supervising the provision of substance abuse treatment services to inmates in the residential treatment program. In addition, the position supervises at least one intern/practicum student from the Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Program of the Leeward Community College. SUPPLEMENTAL 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 808-587-1111 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
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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 the application.
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