Aging And Disability Program Specialist I

1 week ago

Hilo, United States County of Maui Full time
Salary: $5,258.00 Monthly

Location : Maui County (various), HI

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time

Job Number: R-10417

Department: Department of Human Concerns

Opening Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Plans, develops, and/or administers county-wide program(s) related to services for the elderly and individuals with disabilities; conducts program and operations studies, analyses and evaluations; maintains a system of managing funds and review of grant-aided agencies; and performs other duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Aging and Disability Program Specialist II in that the Aging and Disability Program Specialist I performs the full range of work assignments with grant-aided agencies; whereas the Aging and Disability Program Specialist II performs the most difficult and complex assignments with grant-aided agencies and revenue-generating opportunities and oversees the Division's Quality Assurance Plan.
Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position and are consistent with the class concept.
  • conducts research studies to determine the needs of the elderly and/or disabled community;
  • analyzes projects, programs, plans, and services of county and other public/private agencies to determine their effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility in meeting the needs of the elderly and/or disabled;
  • develops plans for aspects of major county-wide services and administers programs for the elderly and/or disabled;
  • participates in formulating program policies for the elderly and/or disabled;
  • maintains awareness of federal, state and county rules and regulations regarding the control and distribution of funding;
  • monitors, assesses, and evaluates the activities of provider agencies to ensure attainment of projected goals and objectives pursuant to project proposals and grant conditions and to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, laws, and rules and regulations;
  • advises and assists provider agencies in applying for grants and preparing related documentation including budgets;
  • recommends approval of requests for funding based on analyses conducted relative to program functions or activities, purpose of funding and related concerns;
  • advises agencies on reporting procedures and ensures appropriate reporting;
  • advises and assists providers in establishing standards, guidelines and evaluation system for the examination and monitoring of grants and sub-grants;
  • serves as a liaison between the program and related government agencies;
  • prepares grant applications;
  • authorizes expenditures;
  • prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports and is responsible for the maintenance of all program records;
  • collects program data to identify the nature and extent of the needs of the elderly and/or disabled;
  • develops and coordinates training programs for agency staff and staff of other public/private agencies;
  • develops, implements, and participates in on-going prevention programs adopted by the Division;
  • engages actively in the Area Plan process as required by the Older Americans Act of 1956 as amended;
  • serves on various local and statewide committees to participate in continued modernization of services to seniors;
  • may speak before community groups regarding the program;
  • may supervise clerical/technical staff;
  • performs other duties as assigned.
This is the first specification approved for the new class, Aging and Disability Program Specialist I, effective November 1, 2012.

APPROVED: March 30, 2013
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in courses such as human services, gerontology, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, or other behavioral sciences and three (3) years of responsible professional experience in planning, developing, administering, and/or implementing programs in the area of social services, health or education, one of which shall have involved programs or services dealing with the special needs of the elderly and/or individuals with disabilities.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicles driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: the characteristics and needs of the elderly and/or individuals with disabilities; the nature and process of aging; community resources pertaining to the aged and/or disabled; in-service training methods; research and evaluation methods and techniques; federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing programs and services for the aged and/or disabled; report writing.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; apply research and evaluation techniques to evaluate programs, activities, policies, and procedures; analyze facts and information; assess and evaluate program deficiencies i n order to make recommendations for improvements; speak effectively before groups.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Supplemental Information

Temporary, Full-Time Employment

Note: 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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email:

01

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in courses such as human services, gerontology, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, or other behavioral sciences? Note: If yes, you must attach a copy of your OFFICIAL transcript to your application.
  • Yes
  • No


02

Did you attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college or university transcript? Note: To receive credit for college degree, you must attach a copy of your official college transcript.
  • Yes
  • No


03

Do you possess three (3) years of full-time responsible professional experience in planning, developing, administering, and/or implementing programs in the area of social services, health or education, one (1) year of which shall have involved programs or services dealing with the special needs of the elderly and/or individuals with disabilities? Note: Your response must be supported by information provided in the work experience section of your application ("see resume" is not acceptable).

04

If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) you gained this experience, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. ("See resume" is not acceptable.)

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