(Casual Hire) Social Work Workforce development & FSM Communities (CASUAL HIRE) READVERTISEMENT

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Title: (Casual Hire) Social Work Workforce development and FSM Communities (*****CASUAL HIRE) READVERTISEMENTPosition Number: *****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Department of Social Work
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Date Posted: July 8 2026
Closing Date: July 29 2026
Salary Range: Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Schedule: 10 hours per weekTemporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Extramural funds

Other Conditions:
To begin approximately August 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. Continuation dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advocate for the importance of social work as a profession within the context of the Federated States of Micronesia engaging with local leaders policy makers and community organizations.
2. Assist in developing campaigns and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the contributions of social workers to societal well-being.
3. Collaborate with the Thompson School to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support ongoing partnership efforts of social work education and the Federated States of Micronesia.
4. Examine social issues facing the Federated States of Micronesia and the role of social work in addressing these challenges.
5. Provide expertise in reviewing the effectiveness of social work interventions education programs and community projects related to FSM connected communities.
6. Support presentations that contribute to the global understanding of social work in the geographic region of Micronesia.
7. Advise on social work perspectives from an FSM lens
8. Advise on the development of engagement strategies that connect experienced social workers from the Thompson School with emerging professionals connected to Federated States of Micronesia.
9. Assist in the linking organizations adjacent and connected to social work in the geographic region of Micronesia to promote ongoing development and support.
10. Provide support in engaging FSM connected NGOs Government & Community leaders in conversations related to social work and social services.
11. Advise on the creation of tailored continuing education certification programs and faculty development initiatives that benefit social work professionals in the region.
12. Assist in identification of potential field placement opportunities.
13. Other duties as assigned

1. Masters degree in Social Work
2. 10 years progressively increasing post MSW social work experience connected with individuals and communities associated with the geographic region of Micronesia
3. Experience in integrating cultural considerations into social work practice.
4. Strong experience in connecting with FSM serving organizations
5. Strong oral writing and interpersonal skills

1. Experience launching community organization(s) serving people connected to the geographic area of Micronesia
2. Expertise in facilitating cultural training related to people from the geographic region of Micronesia to service providers in multiple sectors.

Inquiries:Theresa Kreif

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