Social Worker III (PO/DL) - Hilo, Hawaii
About The Position
Working as a Social Worker with the Judiciary provides you with opportunities to contribute to public welfare and safety. The Judiciary employs social workers in various programs throughout the courts. Duties are program-specific and can be diverse, as are the clients, creating an opportunity to develop and practice a broad range of skills. Our social work professionals are committed to enhancing the profession by utilizing evidence-based practices informed by current research to promote client behavioral changes and improve outcomes. The Judiciary may be an excellent choice for those who embrace collaborative casework and seek opportunities to be part of the solution to complex social issues.
Requirements
- 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.
- One and one-half (1-1/2) 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.
- The work typically involves conducting assessments; developing and implementing a plan of treatment programs and services; working cooperatively with other professionals, community agencies or institutions, in an interdisciplinary team; and evaluating the client’s progress and adjusting plans as appropriate.
- The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
- Possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker III or one and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct casework and related services for the full range of cases coming within the scope of a department's social work program.
- Make independent analysis of client's situation.
- Make reasoned conclusion as to preferred course of action and provide necessary services and treatment.
- Prepare case records and reports.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Supervise juvenile law violators, adult law violators, defendants conditionally released from the Hawaii State Hospital, or juvenile status offenders.
- Conduct child custody/visitation evaluations.
- Assist protection order petitioners.
- Assist in child welfare services cases referred to the Family Court.
- Work with juveniles temporarily detained.
- Engage family and community in juvenile cases.
- Manage a caseload of clients who have been adjudicated for law violation(s) or status offense(s) and are placed under the jurisdiction of the court for the purposes of supervision under probation or protective supervision, provision of services, or monitoring for compliance with the court's orders.
- Engage in collaborative casework with clients who may have serious mental health issues; family conflict; extensive and/or serious law violation histories; severe behavioral problems; disruptive parent/child relationships; drug and/or alcohol abuse, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
