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State of Hawai'i

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST III - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - OAHU

State of Hawai'i, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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The current vacancies are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Salary:

$4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I). Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. The Substance Abuse Specialist III serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of certified or licensed practitioners, social workers, and/or other public or private rehabilitative employees, groups or agencies collaborating on multi-disciplinary assessment, development and implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome their alcohol and/or substance use; independently conducts a variety of educational, treatment and therapeutic related classes; and participates in the development, evaluation, and modification of program policies and procedures, treatment approaches, and development and modification of substance abuse treatment education and related therapeutic classes and curriculum. These positions represent the fully trained and experienced substance specialist responsible for independently providing substance abuse intervention treatment services to the full range and variety of users; and perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Specialized Experience:

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved assessing individuals and developing individualized treatment plans for alcohol and/or drug use intervention; and providing substance abuse counseling and education to individuals and/or groups in an alcohol and/or drug treatment program. Driver's License:

Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Substitutions Allowed:

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Other Requirements:

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: Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution. 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. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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