Social Worker IV (Public Guardian) - Kauai

About the role

This position provides guardianship and case management services for incapacitated adults under the supervision of the Office of the Public Guardian.

Responsibilities

• Conducting interviews and assessments to determine client needs
• Making decisions regarding care and services
• Developing and monitoring treatment plans
• Cooking and coordinating with case managers, service providers, and community agencies to ensure appropriate support and resources are provided
• Attending and testifying in court proceedings
• Preparing and submitting guardianship reports
• Providing information, consultation, and referrals regarding guardianship matters
• Aiding in maintaining collaborative relationships with courts, attorneys, service providers, and community organizations

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related social sciences.
• Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional social work experience which involved utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgement in the process of assisting individuals and their families with identifying their problems, evaluating the situation realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action pertinent to their needs and circumstances.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related social sciences.
• Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional social work experience which involved utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgement in the process of assisting individuals and their families with identifying their problems, evaluating the situation realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action pertinent to their needs and circumstances.

Skills

The position requires the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

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