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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

Program Specialist III, Prof Trainee II (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) - CA Kau-Keaau-Pahoa

CA Kau-Keaau-Pahoa

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,590/mo - $6,043/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, and they are seeking a Program Specialist III to engage and coordinate community networks in support of parent, family, and community engagement activities. The role involves planning, monitoring, and providing administrative support for various councils and community initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Engages, administers, and bridge networks of communities such as SCC, CCC, and PCNC

Negotiates and maintain professional relationships with community members, partner agencies and school personnel

Conducts research into changes in State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations

Provides direct instructional services and deliver training workshops

Assist with volunteer organizations

Conducts studies and analyses of major, unprecedented or controversial issues regarding the agency services and operations

Formulates and recommends major new policies, program goals or objectives

Supports collecting communication materials in partnership with the Communication Office about strong parent, family, and community engagement

Qualification

Program evaluationData analysisCommunity engagementReport writingPolicy formulationInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree

Progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown in the following table or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Possession of a current, valid driver's license

The ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents

The ability to read and interpret complex written material

The ability to solve complex problems logically and systematically

Six (6) months of specialized experience for Professional Trainee II

One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional experience for Program Specialist III

Professional 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

Professional work experience which involved providing assistance and support to individuals and families in need of social services or other related community resources

Preferred

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or a field pertinent to the agency's programs and activities may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

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.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several 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.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

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.