LOCATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP | Social Work Svcs POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent SALARY RANGE : BU13 | SR22 SALARY RATE: $66,324.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE JOB DUTIES : This position is regional and is located in the Social Work Services department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.
The Social Work Services department is dedicated to addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, facilitating access to resources, and promoting overall well-being within the healthcare setting. Social workers in this department conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients' emotional, social, and environmental challenges, and they develop tailored intervention plans to support individuals throughout their healthcare journey.
Services may include counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and connecting patients with community resources such as financial assistance, housing support, and mental health services. The department also plays a critical role in advocating for patients' rights and ensuring they receive holistic care that considers their unique circumstances. By fostering resilience and empowering patients, the Social Work Services department enhances the quality of care and supports positive health outcomes.
The Social Worker IV is responsible for engaging with inpatients, providing crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and family therapy, while also serving as a comprehensive care manager for individual patients. This role directs the social services unit and develops, trains, and implements programs. Additionally, the position ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines.
It may require travel to all facilities within the Kaua’i Region and involves working evenings and weekends. The role is subject to long, irregular hours, including night and holiday coverage as needed. This position reports to the Registered Professional Nurse VI (Regional Director of Quality & Compliance Integrity), position number 60734, or their designee.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certifications, and licensures.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree 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. A master's degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is preferred.
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Two (2) years of 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 or patients served, job duties and responsibilities may vary, although typically the work will include the identification and evaluation of the client’s or patient’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 or patient’s progress, with amendments to the service/treatment plan made as appropriate.
One (1) year of professional experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
A current State of Hawai’i type #3 driver’s license is preferred. DESIRED
KNOWLEDGE OF: General research methods and techniques; methods and techniques for evaluating and analyzing facts; report and letter writing; report and letter writing; interviewing methods and techniques; counseling methods and techniques; various social, psychological, economic and emotional factors, such as culture, gender, age, disabilities, values, etc., that can influence the behavior and attitude of individuals; principles and practices of behavioral sciences; and casework methods and techniques used to evaluate and provide treatment for people who need services; pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures which affect patients and the services provided to them; mission, goals, and objectives of the organization; role of the program and the organization, and its relationship with other human service organizations; and community resources available to patient groups.
ABILITY TO: Read, understand and interpret complex written materials, such as laws and regulations; collect, analyze, evaluate and interpret information; prepare written reports, correspondence, and other official documents; communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing; understand and demonstrate skill in application of principles, methods and techniques of human services; understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations about human service programs of the employing agency; elicit pertinent facts and information from individuals and relate such information to a helpful course of action; exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion in working with patients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations; maintain an objective and emotionally stable attitude in working with criminal offenders and others in possibly distressing situations.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities.
If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
- Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Administrative Review, subsequent appeals : If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP is located at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808)338
- 6133 | SMMH: (808)823
- 4145, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808)338
- 6133 | SMMH: (808)823
- 4145, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.