Social Service Assistant IV (DL) - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Hilo seeks a Social Service Assistant IV (DL) to support social workers and program operations. A current driver’s license is required to operate vehicles, and education or substitutions may fulfill the basic requirements.

The role involves clerical duties, client transportation, and explaining services to clients. The position emphasizes reading comprehension, verbal communication, and organized, reliable support for public housing and welfare-related programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school. Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions may substitute for lack of education.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience providing supportive services to professionals in welfare, housing, and related programs.
• Substitutions allowed: college training or related certificates may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks in processing documents for clients and programs.
• Transport clients and materials to and from various destinations as needed.
• Explain available services to clients and assist in overseeing group activities such as programs or events.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Credits substitute: college coursework

Social service curriculum certificate/AS or related degree substitute for experience

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-201LM, Social Service Assistant IV (DL), SR-11, Hilo, Hawaii.

Note: These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Education Requirement

Graduation from high school. Experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for lack of high school education.

Specialized Experience Requirement

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in providing supportive services to social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, public housing managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, vocational rehabilitation, and public housing; e.g., performing clerical tasks in processing various documents, transporting clients and materials to and from various destinations, explaining to clients or tenants the services available, assisting in overseeing group activities such as bowling and swimming.

Substitutions Allowed

• 1. Training received at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.
• 2. Satisfactory completion of a social service aid and assistant curriculum at an accredited community college, technical school, or junior college which resulted in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science or related degree may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License

These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.