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Substance Abuse Specialist V - Correctional Facilities - Oahu

State of Hawai'i | HI

Posted Date 5/14/2025
Description Recruitment Number 25-0116

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 12 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The current vacancy position is located at the Waiawa Correctional Facility in Waipahu, Oahu

Salary - $5,918 - $7,198 per month (SR-24, 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 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.

The Substance Abuse Specialist V level reflects responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of an operational unit concerned with carrying out the day-to-day substance abuse treatment programs' activities. This level provides full technical and administrative supervision over a staff of lower-level Substance Abuse Specialists. Responsibilities include defining unit/section objectives in accordance with branch policies and priorities, developing methods and procedures to achieve those objectives and supervising one or more positions at the Substance Abuse Specialist IV level.

The current position, located in the Waiawa Therapeutic Community Section, Therapeutic Community Services Branch, Corrections Program Services Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is responsible for supervising the provision of substance abuse treatment services to inmates in the residential treatment program. In addition, the position supervises at least one intern/practicum student from the Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Program of the Leeward Community College. 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.

Please review the Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements link below, and which includes, in part,
Knowledge of: "...fundamental concepts of pharmacological properties and effects of psychoactive substances on users; fundamental concepts of behavioral, psychological, social and health effects of psychoactive substances on users; alcohol and drug use continuum in individuals; varying causes of addiction; the relationship between substance use and infectious diseases,...the effects of chronic substance use on individuals and the collateral effect on their families, significant others and communities;...".

Knowledge of: "Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of substance abuse treatment counseling, case management, and the concepts and theories which are guides for their use; and effective work organization and staff utilization."

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

Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) 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. Such experience MUST have demonstrated knowledge of the goals, objectives, principles, methods, standards, and techniques of substance abuse treatment.

Selective Certification Requirement [Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Certification]: In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities related to supervising the practical training of at least one substance abuse certification intern/practicum student, applicants must possess the State of Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor Certification or a reciprocity level alcohol/drug counselor credential from a jurisdiction that is a member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc. (IC&RC/AODA, Inc.).

Therefore, certification of eligibles for these positions shall be restricted to only those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class, Substance Abuse Specialist V, and possess a valid Substance Abuse Counselor Certification as set forth by the State of Hawaii [HRS 321-193(10)], and administered by the Department of Health's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD).

Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

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:

(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) 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.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) 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 information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

03426:101212:13:ASThe 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

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. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in-person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary5,918.00 - 8,422.00 Month
Field
Corrections

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