PROGRAM SPECIALIST (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) III, IV

Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
 
The position is located on the Island of  OAHU, Ewa.
 
Salary:  Level III $4,858 - $5,918 per month (SR-20)
Level IV $5,258 - $6,399 per month (SR-22)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
 
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.Participate in the development of the State plan for substance abuse; participates in the coordination and evaluation of all State and federally funded program and activities in the State relating to substance abuse; conducts program and operational studies and activities to assist grant-aided and contracted agencies in developing substance abuse programs; monitors such agencies to insure activities and use of funds conform to project intent and requirements; and performs other duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.  In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

1.  General Experience Requirement for Level III-IV:  1-1/2 years progressively responsible general experience in social work, public health or other related fields which required knowledge of current social and economic conditions, community organizations and the services and/or programs they offer to the community relative to alcohol and drugs, the prevention of substance abuse and the treatment and rehabilitation of substance abusers. 

2.  Specialize Experience Requirement for Level IV only:  1 year progressively responsible specialized experience which demonstrated the ability to conduct studies and analyses of programs or projects through active participation in the planning, coordination, development and/or evaluation of programs and/or program activities relative to alcohol and drugs, the prevention of substance abuse and the treatment and rehabilitation of substance abusers.  This experience must have been equivalent and rehabilitation of substance abusers.   This experience must have been equivalent in scope and complexity to that of the next lower level in this series.
 
3.  Substitutions Allowed:  A master’s degree or successful completion of thirty (30) graduate semester credit hours of its equivalent in sociology, social work, psychology, public health or other related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

Successful completion of all requirements for a Ph.D., in the above described fields from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience requirement.HOW TO FILE:
Submit applications and all required documentation in person or by postal mail to:
Department of Health
Human Resources Office – Recruitment & Examination
1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 122 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
File applications immediately.  Mailed applications and supplemental materials must be postmarked by midnight of the last day to file applications.  For continuous recruitments, the last day to file applications will be posted in our office.

Application packet at:  https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

Salary : $4,858 - $5,918