Child Welfare Social Worker II-IV – Make Real Impact

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i, Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Branch, seeks qualified social workers at SW II–IV to protect children and strengthen families across Hawaii. Salaries include a shortage differential and vary by level and placement.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) or a doctoral degree, with specialized experience required by level. Hiring may depend on funds and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States as required by Hawaii.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program, or a doctoral degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Specialized Experience: Level II—no experience; Level III—one year; Level IV—two years of progressively responsible professional work.

Responsibilities

• Social workers seek to improve quality of life by remediation and prevention of problems, and by coordinating services for clients.
• Positions are located in the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWSB) of the Department of Human Services, handling protection, foster care, adoption and related services.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work

Doctoral degree in social work

Job description

State of Hawai'i, Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Branch, seeks qualified social workers at SW II–IV to protect children and strengthen families across Hawaii. Salaries include a shortage differential and vary by level and placement.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) or a doctoral degree, with specialized experience required by level. Hiring may depend on funds and qualifications.