Social Service Aid Ii, Iii And Assistant Iv; Child Welfare Services - Statewide; Wikiwiki

Recruitment Number 22-0418

Statewide Employment

Department of Human Services
- Child Welfare Services Branch

• Social Service Aid II - $3,201 per month (SR-07, Step
  
  C)
• Social Service Aid III - $3,333 to 4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I)
• Social Service Assistant IV - $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.

These positions are located in the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWSB) of the Department of Human Services. They are responsible for providing supportive services to social service professionals through the performance of extensive fieldwork and outreach services.

The CWSB provides services for child protection, foster care, adoption, independent living skills, case management, foster home recruitment and licensing, and contracted support and treatment services to prevent and remedy abuse and neglect.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible register for all levels for which they are qualified.

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to 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:

For Level II
- One (1) year;
Level III
- Two (2) years;
Level IV
- Three (3) years of experience in providing supportive services to professional workers in a social service or health related agency (e.g., performing clerical tasks, transporting clients and materials, explaining services, assisting in group activities). Experience must involve engaging with clients.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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 call  for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that encourages 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 refer to Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Electronic Notification to Applicants: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use email to notify applicants of important information about the status and processing of their applications.

Testing Information: The examination will be conducted on a unassembled basis. The exam score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must be available to participate in person at their own expense if required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible to improve chances of referral.