Social Worker II, III, IV - Honolulu District Administration

Salary: $4,713.57 - $6,710.93 Monthly
Location : Honolulu District-Administration: 4967 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Job Type: Various, 10-month
Job Number: 2026-00617P
District / Complex Area: Classified / Honolulu / FKK
School / Office: Classified / Farrington Lrng Supp Ctr
Opening Date: 05/16/2026
Max Number of Applicants: 35


Description


This posting is being used 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 are being accepted down to the Social Worker II in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Social Worker II, SR-18: $4,713.57 - $5,738.45 per month

Social Worker III, SR-20: $5,094.56 - $6,205.68 per month

Social Worker IV, SR-22: $5,513.57 - $6,710.93 per month

Examples of Duties

1. Seek to improve the overall quality of life of people within the context of their environment through the remediation and prevention of their problems.
2. Improve accessibility, accountability and coordination of service delivery among a variety of professionals and/or agencies tasked with providing appropriate services to clients.
3. Establish working relationships of mutual respect and trust with the clientele served.
4. Utilize a variety of helping interventions to enable these clients to function as effectively as possible.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement : In accordance with Act 238, SLH 2005, applicants must possess a Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a program of study accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctoral degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable regional accreditation body. The education 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.
Experience Requirements: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown below, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Class Title

Specialized Experience

(years)

Supervisory

Experience (years)

Administrative

Experience

(years)

Total Experience

(years)

BSW

MSW

Ph.D SW

BSW

MSW

Ph.D SW

SW II

0

0

0

0
0

0

0

SW III

1

0

0

0
1

0

0

SW IV

2

1

0

0
2

1

0

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional work experience which involved helping individuals and their families find satisfactory ways of identifying their problems, coping with their conditions, and functioning effectively within their environments. Depending on the employment setting and the kinds of clients served, job duties and responsibilities may vary, although typically the work will include the identification and evaluation of the client's problems and needs; the development of a service or treatment plan, sometimes in tandem with other professionals working in an interdisciplinary team; the initiation and implementation of the service plan, either directly or through the authorization of provider/vendor services; monitoring of services being provided; and evaluation/assessment of the client's progress, with amendments to the service/treatment plan made as appropriate.

Driver's License Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver's License.
Non-Qualifying Experience : Experience which did not provide the necessary professional human services concepts and theories and the background and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of professional human services work will not be considered as qualifying experience. Examples of non-qualifying experience include, but are not limited to:

1. Experience providing supportive services to professional Human Services Specialists, Social Workers, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Public Housing Managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, etc., where predominant tasks included, e.g., transporting persons or making phone calls to confirm/monitor appointments; and
2. Experience determining the eligibility of applicants/recipients for benefits under a public welfare program such as medical assistance, food stamps, and other benefits.

Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.


Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.


Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
   
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
   
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.


Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.


Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
10-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Master's Degree in Social Work, or a Doctor's Degree in Social Work? Please select the option(s) that best describes your level of education completed.
Note: Your educational background should also be included in the Education section of your application. To receive credit, you must attach a copy of an official transcript(s). On-line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• I possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• I possess a Master's Degree in Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• I possess a Doctor's Degree in Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or a comparable regional accreditation body.
• I do not meet this requirement at this time. However, I will graduate within six (6) months of submitting my application and will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Master's Degree in Social Work, or a Doctor's Degree in Social Work upon my graduation. I understand that I must provide a letter signed by my department chair or university that confirms the anticipated conferral date of my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Master's Degree in Social Work, or Doctor's Degree in Social Work, along with my most current official or copy of current official transcript.
• I do not possess any degree in Social Work.

02



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: How many years of progressively responsible professional experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess?

• No Experience.
• Less than 6 months of experience.
• 6 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year to less than 1 1/2 years of experience.
• 1 1/2 years to less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years to less than 2 1/2 years of experience.
• 2 1/2 years or more years of experience.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont.): If you have 'No Experience' write 'None' or 'N/A' below.If you stated you possess the Specialized Experience, please describe your professional social work experience with each employer/position for each of the areas below. Treat each change in employer/position separately. The employers listed in this section should also be listed in the employment section of your application. For example: a) Name of employer: Aloha Welfare Servicesb) Job title: Intake Social Workerc) 03/09 - 05/12d) 40 hrs per weeke-p) provide responses to questionsa) Name of employer: Aloha Welfare Servicesb). Job title: Social Worker Supervisorc) 06/12 - presentd) 40 hrs per weeke-p) provide responses to questions
Please provide the following information to address your relevant background: a) The name of your employer; b) Your job title; c) Your dates of employment (mm/yy to mm/yy); d) Average number of hours worked per week; e) A brief description of this employer, including the type of organization (government agency, private corporation, etc.), the section your position was located in, the number and type of staff you worked with, the activities or services provided, and the clientele served; f) The name of your immediate supervisor; g) How many staff did they supervise and their job title(s). h) Describe the population you primarily worked with (e.g., adults, juveniles, children, etc.). i) Did you carry or coordinate a caseload? What kind and how many cases did you regularly average? What were some of your more complex cases? Why were they complex? j) Did you conduct psychosocial evaluations/assessments? What kinds of evaluations/assessments did you perform? Who used them? Who evaluated/assessed the client's progress? What kinds of amendments to the service/treatment plans were made? How often were these evaluations/assessments completed? k) What kinds of service or treatment plans were implemented? By whom? What was your role in the development of these service or treatment plans? Describe the types of service or treatment plans you developed. l) Who initiated these service plans? How were they implemented? Were these service/treatment plans directly initiated and implemented by you or through the authorization of a provider/vendor service? If these service plans were initiated or implemented by an authorized provider/vendor service, then what was your role? m) Who monitored these services? How were they being monitored? What kinds of services did you provide? n) Did you provide any individual or group counseling? What was your role? How often did you perform counseling duties? What kind(s) of counseling techniques did you use? o) Did you work with other health care agencies, professionals, or providers? With whom did you work (job titles)? Was this a formal multidisciplinary treatment team? For what purpose did you meet? How frequently? What were your specific duties? p) Do you have experience in program development and evaluation of a new or existing program? What was your role in the development and evaluation of the program? What was the outcome?
04



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: If you have additional professional social work experience that you would like us to consider please provide a detailed description of it here. Indicate where you gained this experience.
05



DRIVER'S LICENSE: Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement. Note: If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.

• Yes
• No

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:
Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

Required Question