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OverviewThis posting is to fill Social Worker positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Honolulu District as needed and assigned by the Honolulu District Administration Office. The authorized level of the position is Social Worker IV; applications may be accepted down to Social Worker II if recruiting difficulties arise.SalarySocial Worker II (SR‑18): $4,713.57 – $5,738.45 per monthSocial Worker III (SR‑20): $5,094.56 – $6,205.68 per monthSocial Worker IV (SR‑22): $5,513.57 – $6,710.93 per monthResponsibilitiesSeek to improve the overall quality of life of people within the context of their environment through remediation and prevention of problems.Improve accessibility, accountability and coordination of service delivery among a variety of professionals and/or agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients.Establish working relationships of mutual respect and trust with the clientele served.Utilize a variety of helping interventions to enable these clients to function as effectively as possible.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from an accredited program, or a doctoral degree in social work from an accredited institution. Must be able to write clear reports, interpret complex material, and solve complex problems logically.Experience: Progressive responsibility in professional work experience involving identification and evaluation of client problems, development and implementation of service plans, monitoring services, and evaluating client progress. Minimum experience requirements: Social Worker II – 0 years; Social Worker III – 1 year; Social Worker IV – 2 years.Specialized Experience: Experience helping individuals and families identify problems, cope with conditions, and function effectively. Work may include evaluation, service planning, implementation, monitoring, and assessment.Driver's License: Some positions require a current, valid driver's license.BenefitsPaid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.Health, drug, vision, and adult dental insurance with partial state coverage.Group life insurance.Tax‑saving programs such as Island Flex, premium conversion, and retirement plans.Deferred compensation and annuity options.Temporary disability insurance, Social Security, and Workers' Compensation.Union and collective bargaining rights, including optional union participation.EEO StatementThe Hawaii State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or National Guard participation. Discrimination is prohibited in accordance with Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, and Hawaii Revised Statutes.#J-18808-Ljbffr