Child​/Adult Protective Services Specialist - Department Of Human Services - Wailuku​/Kahului, Maui

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 25-0418 – This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services, Social Services Division.

Salary: $5,588 to $6,797 per month (SR-23, Step D to I).

Note:

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

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Positions in this class perform critical investigative work to identify and confirm reports of alleged child/dependent adult abuse/neglect and develop primary treatment plans. Work is frequently crisis‑oriented and confrontational, may involve challenging family members or other persons directly in their treatment of children and dependent adults, and performing assessments of situations where children or dependent adults may be immediately removed, using police assistance as necessary.

Because of the serious nature of allegations, Child/Adult Protective Services (C/APS) Specialists often encounter volatile situations, especially during on‑site visits where they may encounter hostility from family members.

This recruitment is for positions in the Maui Adult Protective & Community Services (APCS) program. The unit investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults and intervenes in cases to alleviate crisis situations and protect victims from harm; provides counseling, case management services, and coordination of community services to ensure safety; and provides other community‑based services such as care home placement, case management, and repatriation services.

• Legal Authorization To Work
  :
  Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education
  : A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
• Specialized Experience
  :
  One and one‑half years of progressively responsible professional experience helping individuals and their families identify problems, cope with conditions, and function effectively within their environments.
• Protective Services Experience
  :
  One year of professional social or human service work primarily involving investigations to identify and confirm cases of child/dependent adult abuse/neglect, and developing and implementing primary treatment plans, including termination of parental rights as necessary.

Substitutions Allowed
:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements shall apply.

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

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The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis, with scores based on evaluation and rating of education and experience. Applicants may be required to attend in‑person interviews or further testing in Hawaii at their own expense if necessary. Application submission is encouraged as early as possible. Referral of qualified applicants may also consider the date of receipt of the application.

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