Social Worker Or Human Services Professional Iv - Oahu

Recruitment Number 21-0512

Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).

Note:

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

• Department of Human Services (DHS)
  • Adult Protective & Community Services (APCS) – Assess requests, investigate abuse/neglect, arrange services, and provide comprehensive services to severely or chronically ill and disabled adults.
  • General Human Services (GHS) – Work with employment‑related services, child‑care licensing, economic assistance, statewide social service programs, medical assistance, and vocational rehabilitation for eligible individuals who are blind, deaf‑blind or visually impaired.

• Legal Authorization to Work: U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• BASIC EDUCATION
  • Social Worker: Bachelor or master’s degree in social work from an accredited program, or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited institution.
  • Human Services Professional: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution including a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
• Specialized Experience
  • Progressively responsible professional work experience involving helping individuals/families identify problems, cope, and function within environments, as follows:
    • Social Worker with Bachelor of Social Work: 2 years
    • Social Worker with Master of Social Work: 1 year
    • Social Worker with Ph.D. in Social Work: no Specialized Experience required
    • Human Services Professional: 2½ years
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

The Department of Human Resources Development will use email to notify applicants of status and processing. Applicants should ensure their e‑mail address is current.

The examination is conducted on an unassembled basis. The score is based on an evaluation and rating of education and experience. Detailed duties and responsibilities of each position held should be clearly described in the application.

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 accommodations, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.