Social Service Assistant IV; DL - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-109LM, Social Service Assistant IV (DL), SR-11*, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

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.

Graduation from high school. Experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for lack of high school education.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in providing supportive services to social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, public housing managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, vocational rehabilitation, and public housing; e.g., performing clerical tasks in processing various documents, transporting clients and materials to and from various destinations, explaining to clients or tenants the services available, assisting in overseeing group activities such as bowling and swimming.

• Training received at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.
• Satisfactory completion of a social service aid and assistant curriculum at an accredited community college, technical school, or junior college which resulted in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science or related degree may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitmentaii.gov, or mailed to the following address:
Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education:

If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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