Hawaii Residency Programs

Salary: $3,606.00 Monthly
Location : Kailua-Kona
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 26-109LM
Department: 3rd Circuit
Opening Date: 06/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-109LM, Social Service Assistant IV (DL), SR-11*, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
*Salary rate effective July 1, 2026
Note: These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Summary of Duties
Performs extensive field work and out-reach functions; serves as liaison between professional staff and clients, and/or potential clients; performs preliminary screening for continued eligibility.
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: Three (3) 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 - Driver's License: These positions require a current and valid driver's 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:
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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

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Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a current and valid driver's license, your application will be rejected.
Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Specialized Experience Requirement: You must have at least three (3) 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. 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 to a maximum of two (2) years.
If you are utilizing one of the allowable substitutions, you must attach or mail a copy of your official transcript(s) 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 or receiving a lower score.
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