Senior Field Social Service Assistant - Outreach & Liaison

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Social Service Assistant IV to perform extensive field work and outreach, serving as a liaison between staff and clients or potential clients, and conducting initial screenings for continued eligibility.

The role requires a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience, with substitutions available. Some positions may require a valid driver's license and compliance with PREA requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in providing supportive services to professionals or similar settings.
• Substitutions: Education in a university program may substitute for experience on a 15 semester hours to six months basis, up to three years.
• Substitutions: Certificate of Achievement or AS degree in social service aid/assistant may substitute for experience up to two years.
• Driver's license may be required for some positions.
• PREA: Certain positions involve contact with detainees or inmates; applies per PREA rules.

Responsibilities

• Performs extensive field work and outreach functions.
• Acts as liaison between professional staff and clients or potential clients.
• Performs preliminary screening for continued eligibility.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hawai'i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Social Service Assistant IV to perform extensive field work and outreach, serving as a liaison between staff and clients or potential clients, and conducting initial screenings for continued eligibility.

The role requires a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience, with substitutions available. Some positions may require a valid driver's license and compliance with PREA requirements.