Social Worker II (DL) - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Recruitment Number 23-226TY, Social Worker II (DL), SR-18*, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Salary rate effective 07/01/2025. Note: These positions require a current valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Working as a Social Worker with the Judiciary provides 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. Functions Supervision of juvenile law violators Supervision of adult law violators Defendants conditionally released from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital or juvenile status offenders Conducting child custody/visitation evaluations Assisting protection order petitioners Assisting in child welfare services cases referred to the Family Court Juveniles temporarily detained Engagement of family and community in juvenile cases Issues Involved Substance abuse Mental health Domestic violence Sexual assault Trafficking Child abuse and neglect Trauma Disputed child custody/visitation Victim restitution Others Social Worker II positions perform a variety of social work tasks ranging from the simple to the moderately difficult cases which do not require the services of a fully trained professionally qualified social worker. The role involves investigating and determining kinds of services needed by an individual client or family and carrying out approved treatment plans; preparing case records and reports; and performing other duties as required. Education Requirement Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree that includes 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 described under Specialized Experience or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provides knowledge and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. The experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge and abilities. 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. Specialized Experience Specialized Experience: One‑half (1/2) year of progressively responsible professional social work experience which involved utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgement in assisting individuals and families with identifying their problems, evaluating the situation realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action pertinent to their needs and circumstances. Substitution Allowed A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited four‑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. Non‑Qualifying Experience Experience providing supportive services to professional social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, housing managers, or other professional workers in programs such as public welfare, family court, etc. Experience determining the eligibility of applicants/recipients for benefits under a public welfare program such as medical assistance, food stamps and other benefits. Experience providing vocational, educational, psychological, or pastoral counseling. Experience providing occupational or physical therapeutic services. Peace Corps or VISTA work experience which did not require the application of professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or was not performed under competent professional supervision. Experience relocating clients who are displaced as a result of urban renewal or other similar reasons. Trainee level type social work experience will not be considered qualifying unless performed under competent professional supervision. Selective Certification Requirement – Driver's License For these positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement In accordance with the Federal PREA law, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities and who has engaged in sexual abuse or meets any of the following criteria: Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Education Documentation If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. Should you be selected, an official transcript (not a copy) will be required at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or awarding of the appropriate degree. Important Note for Graduating Students Applicants who will graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration may apply within three months prior to graduation. If selected, an original official transcript will be required to indicate the completion of the required coursework and the awarding of the degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr