SOCIAL SERVICE AID II, III AND ASSISTANT IV (CHILD WELFARE SERVICES) - STATEWIDE (WIKIWIKI)

Duties

The positions are located in the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWSB) of the Department of Human Services and 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: 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; 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: One (1) year for the Level II; two (2) years for the Level III and for the Level IV, three (3) years of experience in 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, 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.
• Relevant Substitutions: 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.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.
• In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.