ELIGIBILITY WORKER IV - OAHU Salary $3,540.00 - $5,662.00 Monthly Location State of Hawaii Executive Branch Job Type Various Department Human Services Job Number 218417 Closing Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 218417 - Island of Oahu Employment Only. Immediate vacancies are located in Halawa to Kalihi for Med-Quest Division and Downtown for Benefits, Employment and Support Services Division. Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website. Duties Summary Conducts internal reviews or validation studies of eligibility determinations; or serves as assistant supervisor of a large unit; and performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Basic Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, or experience which demonstrates high degree of verbal skill and ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions and perform basic mathematical computations, including percentages and averages. This experience may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis. General Experience: Three years of work experience which involved meeting and dealing effectively with people and which demonstrated the ability to: 1) establish and sustain positive relationships with people; 2) provide and elicit pertinent information; and 3) recognize and identify basic human needs and motivations. Examples of qualifying work experience include: 1) a para-professional who maintained close and continuing relationships with clients; and 2) a para-legal assistant or life insurance salesperson who has established a positive relationship with clients in providing and eliciting information and in providing advice/guidance. Examples of non-qualifying work experience include: a person with work experience as a retail store sales clerk, general office clerk, car insurance salesperson, or service station attendant. Specialized Experience: Three years of progressively responsible work experience which demonstrates knowledge of philosophy, goals, functions and standards of services for public assistance programs and the ability to perform eligibility determination work. At least one year of the three years must have provided the applicant with the knowledge and ability to apply regulations, policies and procedures of the pertinent public assistance program(s) in which the vacancy exists. The immediate vacancies are located in the Med-Quest Division and Benefit, Employment and Support Services (BESSD). Med-Quest division provides low income clients with access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans. BESSD provides clients with monthly benefits to assist them with such essentials as financial assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP). Supervisory Aptitude: Possession of supervisory aptitude is required for some positions. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g. by serving as a group or team leader, completion of training courses accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignment, and/or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE . 03085:040912:03:MA Other Information 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: 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. 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. CLICK HERE for further 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. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I Click on this link: for information regarding the wonderful benefits the State of Hawai'i has to offer employees. The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov. Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 03 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement. 04 EMPLOYMENT AVAILABILITY Please check the following conditions of employment for which you are interested and available. Permanent Full-time Permanent Part-time Temporary Full-time Temporary Part-time A job at a lower rate of pay 05 GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU Please check the location(s) for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected. Ewa (Includes Makakilo, Kapolei, Barber's Point, Ewa Beach) Halawa to Kalihi (Includes Aliamanu, Airport, Salt Lake, Moanalua, Mapunapuna, Kapalama, Palama, Sand Island, Iwilei) Downtown (Includes Nuuanu, Pauoa, Makiki-Kapiolani, Ala Moana) Kaneohe to Kualoa (Includes Kahaluu, Waiahole, Waikane) 06 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you have at least THREE years of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If "NO'" please indicate "N/A" below. If "YES", identify each employer and experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include: A. Name of employer, employment dates, your official job title, and hours worked per week. B. Describe this employer (e.g., government agency, private social services provider, self-employment, etc.); services rendered; and clientele served. C. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? D. Describe your work experience in each of the following areas. Include your specific roles, the steps you took, and what happened as a result of your involvement. Give relevant examples. 1) Establish and sustain positive relationships with people. How did you do this? With whom did you interact? How often? What was the purpose of the interaction? 2) Provide and elicit pertinent information. How did you do this? For what purpose? What kind of information? Who was involved? 3) Recognize and identify basic human needs and motivation? Give examples of the needs and motivations you needed to recognize and identify. How did you do this? For what purpose? Who was involved? E. Describe your supervisory experience, if any. Include the number and titles of positions supervised, dates, and a description of your duties. F. How did your duties and authority differ from your supervisor? 07 SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Do you have education as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements to be substituted for experience? If yes, you must attach copies of your official transcripts to your electronic application. Yes No 08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you have at least THREE additional years of specialized work experience in a public assistance program as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If "NO", please indicate "N/A" below. If "YES", please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include: A. Name of employer, employment dates, your official job title, and hours worked per week. B. Describe this employer. Was this a government agency, private company, self employed contractor, etc.? What kinds of services did it offer? To whom (describe clientele)? C. Which department, program and or section did you work in (i.e., medical, food (SNAP), financial assistance, etc.)? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? Be complete and specific. D. Describe your experience, if any, with this employer as it demonstrated your knowledge of the philosophy, goals, functions and standards of services for public assistance programs. Include the specific public assistance program(s), a detailed description of your job duties, and give relevant examples. E. Describe your experience, if any, with this employer as it demonstrated your ability to perform eligibility determinations. How did you make such determinations? What factors did you consider? What was the outcome? Be sure to relate these experiences to the specific programs you worked with (i.e., medical, food, financial assistance etc.) F. Describe your experience if any with this employer as it demonstrated your knowledge of and ability to apply regulations, policies and procedures within a public assistance program. If none, so state. Address the following in your explanation(s): a) What kind of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures did you work with? b) For what purpose and how frequently did you work with these laws, rules, regulations, and procedures? c) What were your specific tasks as it related to these laws or rules? d) How did you know which laws, rules, regulations and/or procedures to refer to? e) Were you responsible for enforcing compliance with these laws, rules, regulations, and procedures? What did you do in the event of non-compliance? G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your own supervisor? 09 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT The immediate vacancies require at least one year work experience of providing low income clients with access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans OR one year work experience of providing clients with monthly benefits to assist them with such essentials as financial assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP). Do you possess such experience? If "YES", you MUST provide the jurisdiction, program, your job title, employment dates, and a detailed description of your job duties here and in your application. If you have no experience in these program areas, please indicate "N/A." 10 SUPERVISORY APTITUDE REQUIREMENT Some positions require supervisory aptitude that demonstrates your potential to supervise others. Do you have such aptitude, experience or training? If no, please indicate 'N/A' below. If yes, identify each employer and include your job title and dates of employment (month/year). Be sure to clearly describe your duties, including the level of authority in which you would like us to consider. All employers listed here, must also be included in your application. Any performance appraisals, letters of recommendation attesting to supervisory potential, skill or performance, or any other supporting documentation regarding your supervisory aptitude or experience, should be submitted electronically with your application or mailed to our office. Documents should be post marked ASAP following the submittal of your application. Refer to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for a detailed explanation of supervisory aptitude. Required Question Agency State of Hawai'i Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone 808-587-0936 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY) ******* Website