Social Service Assistant Iv - Wailuku​/Kahului, Maui

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: 22-0218. The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Human Services.

Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I).

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

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 for social service programs.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work:
  The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent, or experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, a high degree of verbal skill and the ability to make basic mathematical computations, including averaging.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Three years of experience providing supportive services to professional workers in a social service or a health‑related agency (e.g., performing clerical tasks in processing various documents, transporting clients and materials to and from various destinations, observing and reporting of client interactions, emotional, physical or mental symptoms and problems; explaining to clients or tenants the services available, assisting in overseeing group activities such as bowling and swimming).
  
  Experience must have involved engaging with clients.
• Applicants for Social Service Assistant IV must possess at least one year of experience comparable to the Social Service Aid III in State government.
• Social Service Aid III:
  Independently provides all supportive services for a unit or team; participates in team activities; does limited field work including checking with clients, encouraging them to use available resources, following up on cases on a periodic basis, relaying information, problems and observations to the professional staff.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Driver's License:
  Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

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