Recruitment Number 23-0219 – This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services and is located at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 40 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Rotating Shift Work: All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evening, weekends and holidays.
Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, some positions may require that all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
Maintains care, custody and control, and assists in the adjustment and redirection of juvenile wards in a youth correctional setting and performs security duties for an assigned post, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Applicants must be able to work 24-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and mandatory overtime. The work shifts are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent, with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of spoken and written English, including grammar.
General Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrated the ability to follow instructions, learn and apply work procedures, work effectively with other people, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Specialized Experience: Six (6) months of either A or B below:
A. Work experience (paid or unpaid) which demonstrated knowledge of adolescent behavior, concerns, interests and the ability to discuss with them their concerns and problems. Qualifying experience may have been gained through part-time or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that work was performed on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time, normal-work basis, e.g., a part-time or volunteer coach for a football team.
B. Work experience in an institution which involved maintaining security and effective relationships with residents.
Note: The Specialized Experience and General Experience may have been gained concurrently.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
License: A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements: For certain positions, applicants must be females per Bona Fide Occupational Qualification requirements.
Suitability Investigations: For this recruitment, the State Department of the Attorney General will conduct a thorough investigation of an applicants’ personal suitability for employment before being hired. Only applicants selected for hire will be required to complete and submit the following forms-prior to their employment start date:
A. The Waiver of Liability and Release Form. (This form must be signed and dated by a witness.)
B. The Applicant’s Personal History Questionnaire Form. For this form, you must list 6 references (3 relatives and 3 non-relatives), provide complete names, addresses, and phone numbers for all references.
If you refuse to submit the above information or the completed forms, your selection for hire will be rescinded.
Other Requirements:
A. Be able to work 24-hour rotating shifts, seven days a week, including all holidays.
B. Possess a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License, Type 3 at the time of appointment.
C. Possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsiilities and working conditions.
D. Posses traits and characteristics required to perform the essential duties of the position.
E. Attend work regularly.
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that “…an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
Note: Pursuant to PREA and HRS 352-5.5, prospective staff members of the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility must receive clearances in the following areas prior to commencing employment: a) Fingerprint and name inquiries into the state and national criminal history files; b) Protective service registry checks; c) Employment background checks, including PREA institution employment checks; and d) Comprehensive background character reference checks.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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 808-587-0936 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
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) 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 disable the 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 for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI’I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, 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. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii’s Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified.
Submit any supporting documents at the time of application by electronically attaching them to your application, or you may submit them to our office within five (5) working days of the filing of your application at: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street-11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
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Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
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Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above?
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(B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above?
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(C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above?
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Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?
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(If yes, list the name of the school you graduated/attained your GED, and the city and state where you earned your diploma).
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If yes, identify each employer and describe each experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
DO NOT leave any answer comment boxes blank. Comments such as “See resume or application” will NOT be considered as a response. (Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.)
The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (from and to, month and year) and number of hours worked per week.
B. Explain the primary function of your position? Explain your major duties and responsibilities?
C. Explain in detail your duties with this employer, if any, which required you to communicate orally and in writing. Give relevant examples.
D. Explain how your responsibilities and level of authority differed from your supervisor?
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If yes, identify each employer and describe each experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
DO NOT leave any answer comment boxes blank. Comments such as “See resume or application” will NOT be considered as a response. (Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.)
The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (from and to, month and year) and number of hours worked per week.
B. Provide a detailed description of this employer. Was this a juvenile detention facility, correctional institution, mental ward in a hospital, school attendant, counseling center, church, etc.? What types of services were provided? To whom (type of clients and age (if applicable be))?
C. Explain the primary function of your position? Explain your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, be detailed and specific of the tasks you performed.
D. Explain your experience with this employer, if any, in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples.
1) Experience providing you knowledge of adolescent behavior and concerns. What age groups did you work with? How often (daily, once or twice a month, or only as needed, etc.)? What were your duties? How did these duties demonstrate your knowledge of adolescent concerns or problems?
2) Experience in an institution which involved maintaining security and effective relationships with residents. Describe what type of institution (i.e. correctional facility, school security, mental institution, and cellblock/brig, etc.) Describe what duties were you responsible for in maintaining security. What was the nature and purpose of your interaction with residents?
E. Explain how your duties and level of authority differed from those of your supervisor?
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If yes, identify each organization and describe each experience you would like us to consider. All organizations listed below should also include a letter of verification on organizational letterhead and signed by the organization head.
DO NOT leave any answer comment boxes blank. Comments such as “See resume or application” will NOT be considered as a response. (Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score).
Treat each change in volunteer experience or position separately. The information for each organization should include responses to all the questions which follow:
A. Name of the organization, your volunteer title, dates of volunteering (from and to, month and year) and number of hours worked per week.
B. Describe this organization. Was this a school, church, community organization, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe age and type of clients)?
C. Explain your primary function of your volunteer position? Explain your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, provide detailed and specific tasks you performed.
D. Explain your experience with this organization, if any, in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples.
1) Experience providing you knowledge of adolescent behavior and concerns. What age groups did you work with? How often (daily, once or twice a month, or only as needed, etc.)? What were your duties? How did these duties demonstrate your knowledge of adolescent concerns or problems?
2) Experience in an institution which involved maintaining security and effective relationships with residents. Describe what type of institution (i.e. correctional facility, school security, mental institution, and cellblock/brig, etc.) Describe what duties were you responsible for in maintaining security. What was the nature and purpose of your interaction with residents?
E. Explain how your duties and level of authority differed from those of your supervisor?
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