Posting number: 2026-00150
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Elderly Activities Division
Job classification: Community Service Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Parks and Recreation
Initiates contacts with the elderly and other designated target groups and provides information on available community and governmental resources; assesses the needs of program participants and assists participants in obtaining needed social, health, and recreational services; provides transportation, in-home, and other support services; and performs other related duties as required.
There are ten (10) immediate vacancies with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Elderly Activities Division. May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $2,000. Conditions apply.
Certain Community Service Worker I positions are designated as career ladder positions. The next levels in the series are:
Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet the minimum qualification requirements for the next level in the series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder ladder.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
License Requirement:
Note: Possession of a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification or other current equivalent certificates prior to completion of probation
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: pertinent functions of County, State, and Federal agencies; community resources and their utilization; interviewing techniques; public relations; basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to: communicate with clients; relate well to people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups; establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants and others; understand and explain written materials.
Physical Requirements: 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.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
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