Social Service Assistant V (DL) - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Social Service Assistant V to evaluate client eligibility, coordinate referrals, and support delivery of social services in the Hilo area. The role emphasizes reading comprehension, clear communication, and collaboration with professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate resources.

Responsibilities include maintaining client records, coordinating with community programs, and assisting in program operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions.
• Good verbal skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Determines continued eligibility for clients.
• Follows up with referrals to community resources and professionals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Client interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Specific Description

Social Service Assistant V (DL), SR-13, Hilo , Hawaii.

Recruitment Number

26-202LM

Note

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

Summary Of Duties

Determines continued eligibility; makes referrals to standard community resources and/or professional staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Four (4) 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.