Social Service Assistant Iv - Oahu

Recruitment Number 23-0238

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Human Services in Halawa to Kalihi and Downtown and with the Department of Health in Kaneohe to Kualoa.

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 recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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.

Performs extensive field work and out-reach 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:

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.

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.

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.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For these positions, a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

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  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, see Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

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