Court Social Worker III – Public Service & Impact

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Social Worker III to support court programs in Kailua-Kona. The role involves direct casework, coordinating services, and applying evidence-based practices to promote client outcomes. Jobs span juvenile and adult populations with diverse needs.

Requirements include a four-year degree with social work coursework; substitutions for advanced degrees are described; and a valid driver’s license is required for the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must include twelve (12) semester credit hours in social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology or related social sciences.
• Master's or Ph.D. degrees provide substitution for higher- level Social Worker III or IV roles as described in the substitution section.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, read complex material, and solve problems logically.
• Position requires a current valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise juvenile law violators and adult law violators in court programs.
• Conduct child custody/visitation evaluations and assist in protection order petitions.
• Provide direct casework and services for a broad range of social work cases and document case records.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies to evaluate progress and adjust plans.

Skills

Case management

Report writing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration (substitution)

Ph.D. in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration (advanced substitution)

Job description

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Social Worker III to support court programs in Kailua-Kona. The role involves direct casework, coordinating services, and applying evidence-based practices to promote client outcomes. Jobs span juvenile and adult populations with diverse needs.

Requirements include a four-year degree with social work coursework; substitutions for advanced degrees are described; and a valid driver’s license is required for the work.