Social Service Assistant IV (DL) - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Kailua-Kona, HI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs extensive field work and out-reach functions; serves as liaison between professional staff and clients, and/or potential clients; performs preliminary screening for continued eligibility. These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in providing supportive services to social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, public housing managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, vocational rehabilitation, and public housing; 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.
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Training received at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.
• Satisfactory completion of a social service aid and assistant curriculum at an accredited community college, technical school, or junior college which resulted in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science or related degree may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Performs extensive field work and out-reach functions
• Serves as liaison between professional staff and clients, and/or potential clients
• Performs preliminary screening for continued eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED