Social Service Assistant Iv - Correctional Facilities - Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0179

Department:
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at Halawa Correctional Facility

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

Note:

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

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.

• Perform extensive field work and outreach functions.
• Serve as liaison between professional staff and clients or potential clients.
• Perform preliminary screening for continued eligibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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, and experience that demonstrates 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 in providing supportive services to social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, public housing managers, or other professional workers in programs such as public welfare, family court, vocational rehabilitation, and public housing. Examples include performing clerical tasks in processing documents, transporting clients and materials, explaining services to clients or tenants, and assisting in overseeing group activities such as bowling and swimming.
• 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 (required for comparison): 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, relaying information, problems, and observations to 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.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: Must not have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined by federal law; must not have been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threats of force, or coercion; must not have been civilly or administratively adjudicated on such allegations; must not have been the subject of substantiated allegations or resigned during a pending investigation.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program that forgives the balance of federal student loans for individuals who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, consult federal student aid resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided for completing an application and pre‑employment testing. Applicants are encouraged to call  for assistance.