NEOGOV · 2 months ago
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TEMPORARY PART-TIME - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND
Island of Hawaii
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$28.62/hr - $40.78/hr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Foster Grandparent Program Specialist to conduct program activities in a participating agency and supervise foster grandparents. The role involves selecting, orienting, training, and assigning volunteers to educational settings to provide tutoring and mentoring to students.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct foster grandparents program activities in a participating agency; supervise foster grandparents; and perform other related duties as assigned
Work involves supervising foster grandparent volunteers in relation to their services in educational settings where they tutor and mentor students
This includes selecting, orienting, training and assigning foster grandparent volunteers to school settings on the bases of probable compatibility and/or special needs, and the assessment of the program in meeting the basic objectives which are: (1) to provide volunteer opportunities for individuals aged 55 years and older, and (2) to render supportive person-to-person services to students in educational settings
Qualification
Required
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
Experience and Training Requirement: Applicants must possess one of the following items: 1. Six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree. Two (2) of the six (6) years of professional experience must have provided applicants with a knowledge of human and social problems and behavior and techniques of dealing effectively with people in groups and/or individually. 2. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience which provided applicants with a knowledge of human and social problems and behavior and techniques of dealing effectively with people in groups and/or individually. 3. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, human behavior or a social science which specialized in the problems and characteristics of the aged
Knowledge of: Current social, economic, and community needs of older persons and children including childhood development and education; and organizations and networks serving older adults and children
Ability to: Understand and apply pertinent Federal and State laws, rules and regulations; demonstrate the ability to learn to supervise foster grandparents; effectively work and communicate with program staff, volunteers, and community members; analyze complex challenges and develop action plans; accordingly, and prepare clear and concise reports
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Other Leaves
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Premium Conversion Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Transportation Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Temporary Disability Insurance
Social Security
Promotions & Transfers
Training & Continuing Education
Travel Expenses
Incentive & Service Awards
Union & Collective Bargaining
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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