Social Services Assistant IV; Kauai

HOUSING SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT IV (KAUAI)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide supportive services to management; serve as a source of information for residents regarding public housing rules and regulations, the living environment, the community in which they live, and community resources to meet their needs and interests, and assist in the enforcement of the lease provisions and other rules and regulations.

$3,606.00 - $5,388.00 Monthly

$43,272.00 - $64,656.00 Annually

Basic Education/Experience Requirements:
Experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, a high degree of verbal skill, and the ability to make basic mathematical computations, including averaging. This experience may be met with part‑time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full‑time normal work basis. This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent.

In addition to the above, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and, in the amount shown, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Three (3) years’ experience providing supportive services to professional workers in a social service or health related agency e.g. performing clerical tasks in processing various documents, transporting clients and materials to and from various destinations, observing and reporting client interactions, emotional, physical or mental symptoms and problems; explaining to clients or tenants the services available, assisting in overseeing group activities such as bowling and swimming.

Experience must have involved engaging with clients.

Successful completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for Specialized Experience on the basis on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.

Satisfactory completion of human, social services, or health sciences curriculum at an accredited community college, technical school, or junior college which resulted in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science, or related degree may be substituted for Specialized Experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Communicate effectively; explain detailed documents such as rental agreements; enforce rules and regulations; collect, evaluate and interpret facts; secure the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relations with community personnel, tenants and others; prepare and present oral and/or written reports.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she can perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Note:

This position is exempt non‑civil service and is on continuous recruitment until filled. HPHA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation package with added benefits with the State of Hawaii. Salary range is commensurate with training and experience.