Community Service Program Assistant

Job Posting End Date:

November 18, 2026

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Community Service Program Assistant

Salary Range:

N/A3,900.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Agency on Elderly Affairs

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Performs paraprofessional work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing program activities for one of the County's comprehensive programs for the elderly and other designated target groups; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

• Assists the program directors in planning for one of the County’s programs for the elderly and other target group individuals;

• Assists in developing and implementing program goals and objectives;

• Assesses applicant referrals;

• Determines eligibility for participation;

• Conducts surveys and establishes contacts with program participants in order to gather information to determine levels of interest and areas of need;

• Assists in the coordination of services and activities with other public and private agencies in order to promote support for program activities;

• Orients and trains staff and/or volunteers;

• Evaluates program operations to ensure maximum efficiency of times, resources, equipment, and supplies;

• Conducts initial registration of participants and updates record on participants;

• Provides direct client services;

• Regularly evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and quality of the activities and services offered;

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures for utilization of facilities and equipment at the senior center;

• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary case management team for the frail and vulnerable elderly;

• Serves as a resource speaker, facilitator, or trainer upon request;

• Maintains files and records; prepares reports as required;

• Attends required meetings, workshops, and training; and

• Performs other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

One (1) year of general work experience; and

One (1) year of clerical work experience; and

One (1) year of work experience in programs or services that support individuals with specialized needs or in a human services field.

Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve basic skills, to include but not limited to: reading, writing, computation and/or communication.

Qualifying Clerical Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent); prior to completion of probation: possession of a valid National Certified Information Referral Specialist in Aging (CIRS-A) and a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination