Social Service Assistant V (DL) - Hilo, Hawaii

Social Service Assistant V (DL) - Hilo, Hawaii

Salary

$3,900.00 Monthly

Location

Hilo

Job Type

Various

Job Number

26-113LM

Department

3rd Circuit

Opening Date

06/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-113LM, Social Service Assistant V (DL), SR-13*, Hilo, Hawaii.

• Salary rate effective July 1, 2026

Note: These positions require a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Summary of Duties

Determines continued eligibility; makes referrals to standard community resources and/or professional staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for lack of high school education.

Specialized Experience Requirement: Four (4) 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.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. 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.

2. 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.

Selective Certification Requirement - Drivers License: These positions require a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: 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. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years

• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year

• Up to 21 sick leave days per year

• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank

• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans

• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees

• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan

• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

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Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Selective Certification Requirement - Drivers License: These positions require a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a current and valid drivers license, your application will be rejected.

Do you have a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Specialized Experience Requirement: You must have at least four (4) 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, or 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).

Please describe your work experience which shows you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:

A. Name of Employer

B. Official Job Title

C. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year)

D. Average number of hours worked per week

E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed which provided you specialized experience as described above.

If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.

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Substitutions Allowed:

1. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program may be substituted for experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six (6) months of experience, up to a maximum of three (3) years.

2. 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.

If you utilizing one of the allowable substitutions, you must attach or mail copies of official transcripts at the time of application. If your transcripts are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy).

• I will submit my postsecondary transcripts by mail within two weeks.
• I have attached a copy of my transcripts to my application.
• I already submitted my transcripts for a previous recruitment.
• I will NOT be substituting postsecondary education for Specialized Experience.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.

Therefore, it is important that you provide:

1. Employer Name;

2. Your official job title;

3. Dates of employment (from-to, month/year);

4. Hours worked per week; and,

5. A detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.

If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

Required Question

Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary

Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808)539-4949

1 (800) 493-9298

Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us