Job Description
The State of Hawai'i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks a Para-Medical Assistant II to provide moderately difficult personal care services and procedures at Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi and Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua.
This role implements assigned adjunctive services, participates in therapeutic services, and may engage in a planned training program. Candidates must be available for rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This recruitment is open until 30 applications are received, so apply immediately.
Qualification
To qualify for the Para-Medical Assistant II position, you must meet legal authorization to work requirements and be available for rotating shift work. The State of Hawai'i requires all employees to be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States as a citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to provide moderately difficult personal care services and procedures.
- Experience or training in adjunctive services and therapeutic interventions.
- Willingness to participate in a planned training program.
- Meet any additional requirements as specified in the recruitment announcement.
Role Responsibilities
Provide a variety of moderately difficult personal care services and procedures.
- Implement assigned adjunctive services as directed.
- Participate in providing therapeutic services to inmates.
- May participate in a planned training program to enhance skills.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Adhere to rotating shift schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
- Must be available for rotating shift work.
- Must pass any required background checks or clearances.
- Must comply with correctional facility policies and procedures.
- Must be physically able to perform personal care duties.
Benefits
Full-time employment with the State of Hawai'i.
- Stable government position with defined pay bands.
- Opportunity to work in a correctional healthcare setting.
- Eligibility for state employee benefits package (details not specified in source).
Additional Information
Recruitment Number: 26-0273.
- Immediate vacancies are at Oahu Community Correctional Center (Kalihi) and Women's Community Correctional Center (Kailua).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- Starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate advertised ($4,537 per year).
- All applicants must be available for rotating shift work.
- The job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received; apply immediately.
- Contact the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for any specific inquiries.
About Company
The State of Hawai'i is the governing body for the Hawaiian Islands, providing many public services including corrections and rehabilitation. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates correctional facilities across the state, focusing on safety, security, and inmate rehabilitation. This role supports the healthcare needs within the correctional system, offering a stable government career with defined benefits. State of Hawai'i is named as the hiring organisation for the PARA-MEDICAL ASSISTANT II
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- OAHU CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES post.
FAQs
What does a Para-Medical Assistant II do at Oahu Correctional Facilities?
The Para-Medical Assistant II provides moderately difficult personal care services and procedures, implements adjunctive services, and participates in therapeutic services for inmates. The role may also involve a planned training program and other related duties as assigned.
Do I need prior experience in corrections to apply for this job?
The job announcement does not specify prior corrections experience as a requirement. However, you must be able to provide personal care services and be available for rotating shift work. Relevant experience in healthcare or personal care may be beneficial.
What is the application timeline for this recruitment?
The recruitment is continuous but will close once 30 applications are received. It is recommended to apply immediately to ensure consideration. The posting may close at any time without notice.
Can I apply if I am not a U.S. citizen?
The State of Hawai'i requires all employees to be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. You must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. to be eligible.
Where are the immediate vacancies located?
Immediate vacancies are at the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi and the Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua, both on the island of Oahu.