Social Service Assistant IV (DL) - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a qualified Social Service Assistant IV based in Kahului, Maui. The role involves performing extensive outreach functions and serving as a vital liaison between professional staff and clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of progressively responsible experience in supportive services for social workers or related professionals, alongside a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience providing supportive services in social welfare or similar settings.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive field work and outreach functions.
• Serve as liaison between professional staff and clients.
• Perform preliminary screening for continued eligibility.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-068LM, Social Service Assistant IV (DL), SR-11, Wailuku/Kahului, Maui.

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

Summary Of Duties

Performs extensive field work and outreach functions; serves as liaison between professional staff and clients, and/or potential clients; performs preliminary screening for continued eligibility; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

• 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.
• 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.