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Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 21-130TY, Social Worker II, SR-18*, Honolulu, Oahu.

Working as a Social Worker with the Judiciary provides opportunities to contribute to public welfare and safety. The Judiciary employs social workers in various programs throughout the courts. Duties are program-specific and diverse, offering a broad skill development opportunity. Social work professionals utilize evidence-based practices to promote client behavioral changes and improve outcomes. The Judiciary is suitable for those embracing collaborative casework and interested in addressing complex social issues.

Summary Of Duties

Hawai`i State Judiciary Social Workers work with a variety of clients and issues, including supervision of juvenile and adult law violators, child custody evaluations, assistance with protection orders, child welfare cases, juvenile detention, and family/community engagement. Cases often involve substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, child abuse, trauma, custody disputes, and victim restitution.

Social Worker II positions handle cases from simple to moderately difficult, investigating and determining needed services, executing treatment plans, preparing reports, and performing related duties.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, including at least 12 semester hours in social sciences such as social work, welfare, criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, or related fields.

Experience equivalent to four years of college-level study may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, provided it demonstrates the ability to write reports, interpret complex material, and solve problems systematically.

Specialized Experience: Half a year of professional social work involving assessment, developing treatment plans, interdisciplinary cooperation, and evaluating client progress.

Substitutions: Bachelor's in Social Work or Criminal Justice (6 months experience), Master's degree (1.5 years experience), Ph.D. (2.5 years experience).

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license for certain positions.
• Qualification to possess firearms for certain roles.
• Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for positions involving contact with detainees or inmates.

Probation Officer Role

Many positions serve as probation officers, managing cases involving law violations, mental health issues, family conflicts, and behavioral problems, with a focus on supervision and service provision.

Additional Information

Applications can be submitted online, via email, or mail. Educational transcripts are required if education is used as a substitution for experience. Applicants nearing graduation may apply within three months of completing their degree.

For more details on the Merit or Civil Service System, citizenship requirements, accommodations, veterans' preference, and the examination process, click here.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Administration of Justice

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