Aging And Disability Services Specialist III (SR-20)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently performs more complex casework for older individuals, informal caregivers, and persons with disabilities; and may supervise lower level classes in the series; may assist lower level classes when unusual case complexities arise; and performs other duties as required. The fully trained specialist performs independently under general supervision in planning and implementing casework for older individuals, informal caregivers, and persons with disabilities that are more difficult and complex in nature that meet the full range of their needs.

Requirements

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.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved case management and/or support planning in the area of social services, health, or education, one of which shall have involved services dealing with the special needs of the elderly or individuals with disabilities.
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.
Ability to supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Serves in cases that include assessments and support planning that assists in the identification and authorization of cost-effective, outcome-oriented service options that addresses individual's full range of needs.
Works with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective case coordination.
Assists subordinates in ensuring the completeness of the agency resource database.
May assign cases to subordinates according to case complexity.
Assigns public event responsibilities.
Interprets, clarifies, and develops guidelines within the program.
Drafts procedures and implementation plans.
Develops training guides and provides training.
Monitors and reports on direct service provision.
Assists in performing initial intakes by serving as a backup to the Aging and Disability Services Specialist IV and V positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.