Corrections Social Worker and Human Services Pro III–IV

Recruitment Number 23-0512

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is recruiting Social Worker or Human Services Professional III and IV for Correctional Facilities and Intake Service Center on Hawaii Island. Salary range: $5,107 to $6,728 per month (for appropriate steps).

• Social Worker or Human Services Professional III
• Social Worker or Human Services Professional IV

• Assess client needs, develop and implement service plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans.
• Provide direct services as appropriate.
• Work independently (Type
  
  A) or under supervision (Type
  
  B) with clients presenting complex psychosocial, physical/mental, and environmental issues.
• Maintain professional records and report as required.

• Social Worker:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work from an accredited program; doctoral degree acceptable.
• Human Services Professional:
  Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester credit hours in counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology or related behavioral science.

• Social Worker:
  • Level III: one year of specialized experience (if Bachelor’s), none if Master’s or Ph.D.
  • Level IV: two years of specialized experience (if Bachelor’s), one year if Master’s, none if Ph.D.
• Human Services Professional:
  • Level III: one and one‑half years of specialized experience.
  • Level IV: two and one‑half years of specialized experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required for some positions.
• Drug screening and intensive background check required.
• Must comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements.
• Applicants who will graduate within three months may be considered if they meet qualifications at graduation.

The State of Hawai'i provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact  for assistance.