Job Details

Recruitment Number DHS 25-04

This position is with the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Services for the Blind Branch, Counseling Section. This position is located in Downtown, Oahu.

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

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this delegated recruitment to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the provision of vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services for older individuals, and low vision clinic services for eligible individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired, in achieving gainful employment, or in functioning more independently in the home and community.

Certification Requirement:

Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). A copy of the CRC certification must be uploaded and attached to the application.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

Two (2) years of professional 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.

At least one (1) year of the specialized experience abovemust have demonstrated the ability to independently develop training programs for persons with the most severe disabilities, to assist them in adjusting to the training program and/or work situation, and to place them in gainful employment. This level of experience must have provided the applicant with substantial knowledge of mental and physical diseases and disabilities in terms of the practical effects such disabilities have in placing the individual in employment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist V (Track A). To view the requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader). 3.201:052919:13:QH

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) ###-#### 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:

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:

The Department of Human Services (DHS) 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 disablethe 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 (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DHS Human Resources Office's Levels of Review.

Agency
Department of Human Services
1390 Miller Street, Room 202
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0339

Inquiries about this recruitment may be directed to:
DHS // Human Resources Office // Recruitment and Examination Staff
Ph: (808) ###-#####J-18808-Ljbffr