Community Service Worker III - SR

Supervises and participates in information, referral, outreach, and other support services to the elderly and other designated target groups or independently provides information, referral, outreach, and other support services to the elderly and other designated target groups at assigned geographical sites without any direct supervision; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent part-time vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Elderly Activities Division in Puna.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time positions. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Supervises and participates in the conduct of surveys and assessments to gather information and determine the need for services to target group individuals.
• Supervises and participates in providing in-home, transportation, escort, and meal pick up and delivery services.
• Supervises and participates in making referrals for social, health, recreational, and other support services.
• Assures that follow-ups on referrals and assessment updates are made in timely manner.
• Reviews case record documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises and participates in the serving of meals and ensures that food areas are kept clean and sanitary in compliance with Department of Health regulations.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts recreational, social, informational, and educational activities for the elderly.
• Schedules and conducts health screening clinics.
• Assists in monitoring the consistency and quality of services to ensure maximum efficiency and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Maintains records on meals served and/or number of participants and monies collected.
• Reconciles cash and prepares deposit slip for deposit at bank.
• Reviews time and mileage records of line staff and volunteers.
• Makes work schedules and staff assignments.
• Assigns, schedules, and maintains county vehicles and facilities.
• Attends meetings with related agencies and organizations to facilitate and coordinate a cohesive plan of services for the target group individual.
• May serve as advisor to the Nutrition Site Council and assist with leadership development of officers.
• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, training, and evaluation of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Maintains files and records.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• two (2) years of experience which shall have involved providing information, referral, and outreach assistance to the elderly (persons 55+ years of age) and other target groups.

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Possession of a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification or other current equivalent certificates is required, prior to completion of probation.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai‘i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

pertinent functions of County, State, and Federal agencies; community resources and their utilization; interviewing techniques; public relations; basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking; and report writing; and basic arithmetic.

communicate with clients; relate well to people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups; establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, co-workers, and community resource persons; organize and instruct recreational and informational activities; understand and interpret Federal regulations; understand and explain written…