Aging And Disability Services Specialist II (SR-18) (Temporary Full-Time)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As an advanced trainee, receives increasingly complex cases while continuing to advance toward becoming independent workers; engages in community outreach and resource database development and maintenance; and performs other related duties as required. Aging and Disability Services Specialist II positions are typical of two general types: Engages in direct service of more complex cases that may require ongoing intervention and assistance. Responsible for journalistic, public relations work, and informational materials for the Division. Maintains the accuracy and relevancy of web-based resource database that is accessible to the public.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in courses such as aging, disabilities, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, or other behavioral sciences.
One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved case management and/or support planning in the area of social services, health or education.
Possession of a valid motor vehicles driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of the principles and practices of behavioral sciences, aging and disability.
Knowledge of general research, evaluation, interviewing methods and techniques.
Knowledge of report and letter writing.
Knowledge of casework methods and techniques such as assessment and diagnosis used to evaluate and provide treatment for people who need services.
Knowledge of the mission, goals, pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Office on Aging.
Knowledge of community resources available to consumer groups.
Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Office on Aging programs.
Ability to collect, analyze, evaluate information.
Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence, and other official documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse populations and members of interdisciplinary teams.
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Serves in cases that may include those with a variety of psychosocial, physical/mental, and environmental areas of concern and may involve family systems in which discord exists.
Works with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective case coordination.
Utilizes established policies and procedures, casework skills and judgment to address more routine aspects of casework.
Engages in health fairs, and various other public events to increase public knowledge of the ADRC and all available services.
Provides information to members of the general public regarding aging and disability issues and available community services and resources.
Engages in community and outreach and resource database development and maintenance to ensure that information regarding community resources remains accurate, current and relevant.
Maintains the database that is accessible to the public via a comprehensive website and is user-friendly to persons with disabilities.
Assists in organizing appropriate committee meetings, community public relations and educational events and distributing ADRC promotional materials.
Ensures that information is stored on the database according to appropriate guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.