MENTAL HEALTH VOLUNTEER SERVICES SPECIALIST - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

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Recruitment Number 25-0060

This vacancy is with the Department of Health .

Salary : $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

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

Duties Summary :

This position is responsible for planning, promoting and coordinating volunteer services in a major mental health institution and, as requested, providing advice and consultation to others in the department, as well as other agencies on matters relating to volunteerism. The work involves assessing, recruiting, evaluating and upgrading volunteer services for the assigned program area(s); representing the assigned program area(s) at staff orientations and meetings; drafting legislations and policies and procedures relating to volunteerism; securing contributions, determining specific needs and distributing contributions to organizational units within the institution, department and other State agencies; serving as public relations coordinator and conducting educational and informational services for public and private agencies; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

To qualify, you 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.
• Education : Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• General Experience : Two (2) years of responsible professional experience which provided knowledge of principles of human behavior and motivation and techniques of dealing effectively with people in groups and / or individually, and which demonstrated the ability to learn and apply rules, regulations and / or other guidelines; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and plan, organize and carry out assigned activities independently.
• Specialized Experience : One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved planning, promoting and coordinating volunteer health services in an institution or health center, and which included orienting and training volunteers and evaluating their services and developing programs of public information on volunteer activities as well as program goals, functions and needs.

Substitution Allowed : Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualifications Requirements, will apply.

Other Information : 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.

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