Make a Meaningful Difference as a MaxCorp Social Worker
Maximum Legal Services Corporation (MaxCorp) seeks a capable and compassionate Social Worker to join our mission-driven team. This is an opportunity to support vulnerable adults and individuals with special needs while in an interdisciplinary team with attorneys and other professionals on matters involving guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
At MaxCorp, you will do more than connect clients with resources. You will help assess clients' personal and social circumstances, advocate for their needs, and develop practical, client-centered solutions involving care placement, public benefits, housing, budgeting, health-related concerns, and other essential supports.
About MaxCorp
MaxCorp is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that provides legal, fiduciary, and social services for estate and trust administration, conservatorships, and guardianships. MaxCorp also acts as agent under advance health care directive and as agent under durable power of attorney.
MaxCorp’s mission is to provide these services to residents on all islands of Hawaii who would not otherwise be able to afford these services.
About the Role
The Social Worker works directly with clients from varied backgrounds and with a wide range of needs, from care-home placement for older adults to services for individuals with special needs. The Social Worker collaborates with attorneys and other staff to prepare for new and ongoing conservatorship, guardianship, trust, and probate administration matters.
The role combines direct client service, resource coordination, benefits research, advocacy, case documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What You'll Do
Client Assessment and Advocacy
- Conduct home visits and office meetings to assess client needs and develop appropriate service plan recommendations
- Attend client appointments, as appropriate, to monitor client needs, advocate for their best interests, and facilitate access to services
- Identify and coordinate appropriate care placements, benefits, community resources, and other supportive services
- Assist with housing, budgeting, public benefits, care-home placement, and other client needs as assigned.
- Case Support and Documentation
- Draft professional letters, email updates, case-log entries, and other case-related communications
- Prepare, organize, maintain, store, and retrieve case files, records, case logs, and client personal items
- Attend client meetings and assist attorneys with case and administration services
- Maintain accurate records of time spent on specific cases, including billable hours
Research and Collaboration
- Research and analyze government benefits and other social-service programs and provide written or oral analysis to attorneys
- Monitor changes to relevant government guidelines and regulations and report pertinent updates
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to develop practical, client-centered solutions
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Current Hawaii Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of social-work foundations and fundamentals, with a focus on gerontology and health-related issues
- Strong interpersonal, customer-service, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and sound judgment
- Ability to work successfully in an interdisciplinary team, in a fast-paced environment, and in stressful situations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work-related business
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Social Work or a related field
- Related professional experience, particularly with older adults, individuals with special needs, public benefits, care placement, housing, guardianship, conservatorship, trusts, probate, or fiduciary service
Why MaxCorp?
At MaxCorp, your work has a direct impact on clients' daily lives, safety, stability, and access to needed services. You will contribute to comprehensive solutions that address both legal and social needs.
Because the work carries significant responsibility, MaxCorp expects consistent quality, sound judgment, empathy, and dependable follow-through. Team members work cohesively and collegially, proactively supporting one another to provide excellent service to clients.
MaxCorp provides training and professional development opportunities so that employees can grow in their roles and develop specialized experience in this unique, interdisciplinary area of service.
Compensation
This is a non-exempt position, with hourly pay ranging from $27.88 to $32.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Opportunity for annual bonus determined by time in service and performance, and subject to budget approval.
Benefits include a comprehensive package with:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contribution of up to 3%
- 15 to 20 paid vacation days per year, depending on time in service
- 14 paid holidays per year
- Parking (subject to availability)