School Social Worker Jobs in Hawaii

School Social Worker jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona, where the Hawaii Department of Education, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, and Kamehameha Schools represent some of the most consistent long-term employers in this field. Demand is strongest for practitioners with experience in trauma-informed care, Native Hawaiian cultural competency, and students with individualized education programs. Openings range from entry-level school-based positions to senior clinical coordinators within district-wide student support programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles77
Top employerState of Hawaii
Top cityHonolulu, HI
Cities hiring23
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc.
Wailuku, Hawaii
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED

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Ka Hale A Ke Ola
Wailuku, Hawaii
Health & Safety
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Goodwill Industries of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$18 - $18.5/hr

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CARE Hawaii, Inc.
SRSP Mental Health Worker
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SRSP Mental Health Worker
CARE Hawaii, Inc.
Pearl City, Hawaii
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$18 - $23/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Management & Training Corporation
Makawao, Hawaii
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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School Social Worker Jobs by City in Hawaii

Where Hawaii roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Honolulu
28 jobs
Wailuku
9 jobs
Hilo
5 jobs
Oahu Island
4 jobs
Kapolei
3 jobs
Lihue
2 jobs
Kailua
2 jobs
Ford Island
2 jobs
Pāhoa
1 job

School Social Worker Job Market in Hawaii

A snapshot from current Hawaii openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • State of Hawaii
    State of Hawaii11
  • The Judiciary, State of Hawaii
    The Judiciary, State of Hawaii11
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente7
  • Goodwill Industries of Hawaii
    Goodwill Industries of Hawaii5
  • The Queen's Medical Center
    The Queen's Medical Center3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Hawaii Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in school social worker jobs across Hawaii.

  • Active Hawaii Department of Education school social worker license or equivalent state credential
  • Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) issued by Hawaii DCCA
  • Experience delivering services under IDEA for students with individualized education programs
  • Proficiency in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices within diverse Hawaii school communities
  • Strong familiarity with Hawaii Department of Education student support frameworks and reporting systems

School Social Worker Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a school social worker in Hawaii?

You become a school social worker in Hawaii by earning a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and obtaining a social work license through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing division. Public school positions also require meeting Hawaii Department of Education licensure standards for school-based social work. Most district positions expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a Licensed Social Worker designation before their start date.

Which companies hire school social workers in Hawaii?

Employers hiring school social workers in Hawaii right now include State of Hawaii, The Judiciary, State of Hawaii, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The Hawaii Department of Education is the dominant public employer, while charter networks and nonprofits serving Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth also post regularly.

Which Hawaii cities have the most school social worker jobs?

The cities with the most school social worker openings in Hawaii are Honolulu, Wailuku, and Hilo. Honolulu accounts for the largest share because it anchors the state's biggest school district and most of its nonprofit student services organizations, while Hilo and Kailua-Kona reflect the Hawaii Island complex's sizable DOE enrollment and growing community health partnerships.

Are there remote school social worker jobs in Hawaii?

Yes, but they're rare. School social workers are fundamentally on-site roles built around in-person student assessment, family outreach, and IEP meetings, so full remote work is uncommon. About 20% of school social worker openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative coordination, telehealth counseling support, or statewide program oversight rather than direct school-based caseloads.

How can I get hired as a school social worker in Hawaii with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to the Hawaii Department of Education's provisional hire track, which allows candidates who have completed their MSW to begin in a school-based support role while finalizing licensure. Large employers like Kamehameha Schools and Catholic Charities Hawaii of Honolulu regularly bring on social work interns and recent graduates for case aide and student support specialist roles. Building experience as a family school liaison, wraparound facilitator, or behavioral health technician within a DOE school complex gives candidates the Hawaii-specific context that hiring panels look for.

Where can I find and apply to school social worker jobs in Hawaii?

You can find and apply to school social worker jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and licensure level, and apply directly to each position that fits.

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