Job Details
Salary: $4,133.00 Monthly
Location : Island of Molokai
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 23-0724
Department: Health
Opening Date: 12/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 23-0724
The Department of Health, Hansen's Disease Control Branch has (1) ONE urgent vacancy located on Kalaupapa Settlement in Kalawao County, on the Island of Molokai.
Kalaupapa is a small peninsula on the north shore of Molokai. It is a severely isolated community surrounded by the ocean on three sides and 2,000 foot cliffs on the fourth side. Access into the Settlement is by a small 5-8 passenger commuter airplane; or on foot or mule down a 26-switchback trail down the sea cliffs. Ocean access is limited to only a few months in the summer when the sea is calm enough to allow boats to dock.
Kalaupapa is a closed community. By law, only persons authorized by the State may enter the Settlement, and minors are not allowed. This means, no one can live in the Settlement unless they are employed by the Settlement, the State or Federal Government, or if they are an official volunteer in the Settlement.
The Settlement is a self-contained community which includes a care home, grocery store, gas station, airport, motor pool, carpenter shop, landfill, State library, U.S. Post Office and over 150 homes and buildings, many on the historic building registry.
Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Duties Summary
Perform various housekeeping and personal care services to families or the elderly to assist in improving and/or maintaining an independent lifestyle as a primary assignment. Housekeeping and personal care services include cooking, housecleaning, laundering, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, budgeting, feeding and bathing children or elderly clients, running errands or transporting clients to banks, stores, schools, etc. Teach clients by demonstration, example and/or instruction in the various housekeeping and personal care services provided. Observe relationships, unusual incidents, behavior or changes in health, situations and needs of the clients and report to the supervisor and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
General Experience: Experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and write English. This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma.
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.
Specialized Experience: THREE (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the ability to manage a household and provide care services to families, or the elderly. Examples of acceptable work experience include:
a. homemaker and parent; and
b. chore services worker involved with providing housekeeping and child or personal care services to families or the elderly. The 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.
Knowledge of: General housekeeping methods, supplies, and equipment; household cooking; use and care of household and kitchen appliances and equipment; personal hygiene; first aid and safety practices in the home; and methods of providing care for others.
Ability to: Provide personal care services to others; maintain a home in a neat and orderly condition; follow oral and written instructions; and make simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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-###-#### 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:
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 application.
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
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
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
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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 will result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed 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, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional 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 at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.
- I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety.
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BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (Continued) If you answered "NO", to the question above, write "None" and proceed to the next question
If "YES", please provide the following information for each employer. Treat each change in employer and position separately. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. The information for each employer should include:
A. Employer's name, -Your job title,-Complete employment dates (from and to, month and year),-Number of hours worked per week.
B. What was the primary function of your position? -What were your major duties and responsibilities?
C. What type of establishment was this?
This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma or GED. If you do not have the work experience but possess a high school diploma or GED, please provide:- the NAME OF HIGHSCHOOL and- STATE where it is located.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Do you have at least
three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the ability to manage a household and provide care services to families or the elderly? If you answered "No", to the question above, write "None." If
YES, please identify
each employer and describe each 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 and include responses to
ALL the following questions: A. Employer's name, -Your job title,-Complete employment dates (from and to, month and year),-Number of hours worked per week.
B. If your title is something other than a homemaker, provide the percentage (%) of time that you managed a household and provided care services to families or the elderly.
C. What was the primary function of your position? -What were your major duties and responsibilities?- Please provide a detailed description of your daily homemaker duties. Use specific language which clearly shows the extent and the exact duties that you performed. In your description, avoid the use of ambiguous terms such as "various housekeeping chores", "help and service" or "handled".NOTE: Be specific and complete in your responses. We do not make assumptions.
A resume or copied/pasted summary paragraph in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely/properly may not provide sufficient information and will be rejected.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - continued For each employer listed above,
describe in detail your specific experience you performed on a
continuous basis, if any, in
each of the following duties AND provide the average number of
hours spent per week in each. Treat each duty separately. If you have no experience, so state.
a. ___hours-Run errands or transport client
b. ___hours-Cook & serve meals
c. ___hours-Feed children/elderly client
d. ___hours-Bath & dress children/elderly client
e. ___hours-Wash & iron clothing & linen
f. ___hours-Plan & prepare meals
g. ___hours-Grocery shopping
h. ___hours-Observe behavior & attitude
i. ___hours-Budgeting
j. ___hours-Others, describe.
Required Question