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

About the role

• Recruitment Number 22-0418 - Statewide Employment
• Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Services Branch
• Social Service Aid II - $3,201 per month (SR-07, Step C)

Social Service Aid III - $3,333 to 4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I)

Social Service Assistant IV - $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 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.

Wikiwiki Hire Project

Wikiwiki Hire is an additional and faster way you may be considered for specific job vacancies.

To participate, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements and public employment standards of the class of work or position.

You must be an active candidate on the eligible register in order to be interviewed and considered for an appointment.

If you qualify for Wikiwiki Hire, more information about this program will be included with your Notice of Examination Results and Eligibility.

These 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.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible register for ALL levels for which they are qualified.

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.

• Substitutions Allowed: 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.
• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Pslf) Program

• 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, please click: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.