Social Worker IV (Public Guardian) - Kauai
About The Position
This position provides guardianship and case management services for incapacitated adults under the supervision of the Office of the Public Guardian. Responsibilities include conducting interviews and assessments to determine client needs; monitoring the health, safety, and welfare of wards; making decisions regarding care and services; developing and monitoring treatment plans; and coordinating with case managers, service providers, and community agencies to ensure appropriate support and resources are provided. The position attends and testifies in court proceedings, prepares and submits guardianship reports, provides information, consultation, and referrals regarding guardianship matters, and assists in maintaining collaborative relationships with courts, attorneys, service providers, and community organizations. Additional duties include supervising social work interns and volunteers, conducting training and educational outreach on guardianship issues, and maintaining accurate case documentation and records. Assigned cases are primarily located on Kauai but may include responsibilities on neighboring islands as needed.
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.
- Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.
- Two and one-half (2-1/2) 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.
- Must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university qualifies for Social Worker II or six (6) months of experience.
- 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.
- A Ph.D. degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker IV or two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Conducting interviews and assessments to determine client needs
- Monitoring the health, safety, and welfare of wards
- Making decisions regarding care and services
- Developing and monitoring treatment plans
- Coordinating with case managers, service providers, and community agencies
- Attending and testifying in court proceedings
- Preparing and submitting guardianship reports
- Providing information, consultation, and referrals regarding guardianship matters
- Assisting in maintaining collaborative relationships with courts, attorneys, service providers, and community organizations
- Supervising social work interns and volunteers
- Conducting training and educational outreach on guardianship issues
- Maintaining accurate case documentation and records
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
