Social Worker II (DL) - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Social Worker II for Wailuku/Kahului, Maui. The role involves supervising juvenile and adult law violators, conducting evaluations, and assisting in child welfare cases.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and relevant social work experience. A current valid driver’s license is required. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while addressing various client needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with necessary social sciences coursework.
• One-half year of progressively responsible professional social work experience.
• Ability to write clear reports and evaluate situations realistically.

Responsibilities

• Supervise juvenile law violators and adult defendants.
• Conduct child custody and visitation evaluations.
• Assist protection order petitioners.

Skills

Social work skills

Report writing

Collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-017TY, Social Worker II (DL), SR-18, Wailuku/Kahului, Maui. These positions require a current valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

This is the second level social worker position. Depending on your education and experience, you may also qualify for other levels. Please review the Minimum Qualification Requirements on the job postings for each level and submit a separate application for each.

Other related positions:

• 25-016TY, Social Worker I (PO/DL), Wailuku/Kahului, SR-16
• 25-018TY, Social Worker III (PO/DL), Wailuku/Kahului, SR-20
• 25-019TY, Social Worker IV (PO/DL), Wailuku/Kahului, SR-22

Summary of Duties

Hawaii State Judiciary Social Workers work in court programs with a variety of clients and issues. Functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of juvenile law violators, adult law violators, defendants conditionally released from the Hawaii State Hospital, or juvenile status offenders
• Conducting child custody/visitation evaluations
• Assisting protection order petitioners
• Assisting in child welfare services cases referred to the Family Court
• Managing juveniles temporarily detained
• Engaging families and community in juvenile cases

Issues involved may include substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, child abuse and neglect, trauma, disputed child custody/visitation, victim restitution, and others.

Social Worker II positions perform a variety of social work tasks ranging from simple to moderately difficult cases that do not require the services of a fully trained professionally qualified social worker. Tasks include investigating and determining kinds of services needed by an individual client or family, carrying out approved treatment plans, preparing case records and reports, and performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree including a minimum of twelve semester credit hours in courses such as social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related social sciences.

Work experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis if it demonstrates comparable knowledge and abilities. Substitutions must show the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, read and interpret complex written material, and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Specialized Experience

One‑half year of progressively responsible professional social work experience utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgment in assisting individuals and families with identifying problems, evaluating situations realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action. Typical work includes conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, collaborating with other professionals and agencies, and evaluating client progress.

Substitution Allowed

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration qualifies for Social Worker II or six months of experience.
• A master’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration qualifies for Social Worker III or one and one‑half years of experience.
• A Ph.D. in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration qualifies for Social Worker IV or two and one‑half years of experience.

Non‑Qualifying Experience

Experience not providing professional social work concepts and theories, such as:

• Providing supportive services to professional social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, housing managers, or other professionals in programs like public welfare or family court.
• Determining the eligibility of applicants for benefits under public welfare programs (e.g., medical assistance, food stamps).
• Providing vocational, educational, psychological, or pastoral counseling.
• Providing occupational or physical therapeutic services.
• Peace Corps or VISTA work that did not involve professional social work knowledge or was not performed under competent professional supervision.
• Relocating clients displaced due to urban renewal or similar reasons.
• Trainee‑level social work experience unless performed under competent professional supervision.

Selective Certification Requirement – Driver’s License

Applicants must possess a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

PREA Requirement

For certain positions, applicants may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities, lockups, prisons, jails, or community confinement facilities. Under the federal PREA law, the Judiciary will not hire or promote anyone who has

• Engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Been convicted of sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, threats, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or could not consent.
• Been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the above activity.
• Had substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or harassment.

Probation Officer Position

Most positions serve as probation officers. Probation officers manage a caseload of clients adjudicated for law violations or status offenses and oversee supervision under probation or protective supervision, provision of services, or monitoring compliance with court orders. They collaborate with clients who may have serious mental health issues, family conflict, extensive or serious law violation histories, severe behavioral problems, disruptive parent/child relationships, drug and/or alcohol abuse, etc.