County of Kaua‘i
Victim/Witness Counselor III (SR-22)
County of Kaua‘i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment No.: 2524-013 Open Competitive
Open: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public.Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.Provides counseling, notification, information, and related services to victims of and witnesses to crimes; provides support to victims and witnesses throughout their participation in the criminal justice process; provides assistance to eligible victims in applying for compensation; and performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field; andthree (3) years of specialized work experience.Note: See section below for allowable training and experience substitutions.Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional counseling experience in social services which involved one or a combination of the following: crises intervention, psycho-social evaluation, or victim/witness advocacy.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected for hire will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.Knowledge of:
Laws, rules, and regulations relating to the State Department of Public Safety's Crime Victim Compensation Commission; public agencies and community organizations that provide services and/or benefits to qualified individuals; basic counseling and social work techniques and methods; general understanding of child development.Ability to:
Collect, analyze, and evaluate information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with victims and witnesses, representatives of other governmental agencies, community organizations, the general public and co-workers; present ideas and information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.Health and Physical Condition 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.Required Forms and Documentation:
Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request for an official copy.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within 10 calendar days from filing the application. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Minimum Qualification Substitutions Allowed:The following may be substituted for education:General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:Full-time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months).Specialized professional work experience in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field or education credits in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree.For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS:
The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications, and examination notices.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 emails in a timely manner.Benefits:
As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 13, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA).Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed.Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan):
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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Open: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public.Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.Provides counseling, notification, information, and related services to victims of and witnesses to crimes; provides support to victims and witnesses throughout their participation in the criminal justice process; provides assistance to eligible victims in applying for compensation; and performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field; andthree (3) years of specialized work experience.Note: See section below for allowable training and experience substitutions.Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional counseling experience in social services which involved one or a combination of the following: crises intervention, psycho-social evaluation, or victim/witness advocacy.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected for hire will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.Knowledge of:
Laws, rules, and regulations relating to the State Department of Public Safety's Crime Victim Compensation Commission; public agencies and community organizations that provide services and/or benefits to qualified individuals; basic counseling and social work techniques and methods; general understanding of child development.Ability to:
Collect, analyze, and evaluate information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with victims and witnesses, representatives of other governmental agencies, community organizations, the general public and co-workers; present ideas and information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.Health and Physical Condition 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.Required Forms and Documentation:
Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request for an official copy.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within 10 calendar days from filing the application. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Minimum Qualification Substitutions Allowed:The following may be substituted for education:General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:Full-time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months).Specialized professional work experience in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field or education credits in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree.For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS:
The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications, and examination notices.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 emails in a timely manner.Benefits:
As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 13, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA).Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed.Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan):
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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