Human Services Professional - Oahu

Recruitment Number 25-0252:
Immediate vacancy with the Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division.

Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step

D).

This recruitment is intended to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies. Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once a member of the civil service, employees become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent and other temporary positions.

Training and Work:
Positions in this class receive training in the basic principles, methods, and techniques of professional human services work. Cases are assigned concurrently with orientation and training. Cases are initially fewer in number than those assigned to more experienced workers and, as far as can be anticipated, will be those with limited scope and complexity or may require only short term intervention.

Supervision is close and immediate, and work assignments are closely and critically reviewed for compliance with instructions and application of approved practices and for potential further training and development.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the state government to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university, with a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, or other behavioral sciences. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Some positions require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

The information provided is a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. For the full details, refer to the official recruitment posting.

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, please contact  for assistance.