Delaware Employment Link Explore. Apply. Succeed. - Ulrike Greely

Newark, DE

About the Job

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Within this role as a Health/Human Service Case Manager I, you will help determine initial/continued ongoing eligibility for all needs-based benefits issued. This includes Food Supplement Benefits (SNAP), Medical Assistance, Delaware Healthy Children’s Program (CHIP), Subsidized Child Care, State Funded General Assistance (GA), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Other duties include working with TANF and SNAP Employment and Training vendors; and making referrals regarding client assistance with benefits DSS does not provide (Child Support, foreclosure assistance, or food closets). This role responds to the diverse needs of vulnerable and low-income residents by sharing information as well as providing timely and accurate benefits to improve basic needs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 24.

Interviews clients, family members, and others to determine eligibility and connect clients with health and human services.
Develops a service plan to aid and assist a client in receiving care and assistance needed in collaboration with hospitals, clinics, agencies, and other appropriate resources (Service plans may include job training and employability, housing, general public assistance, in-home services and supports or home-delivered meals, de-escalation techniques, peer services, or skill development).
Evaluates information derived from client interviews, case history, and other pertinent sources and refers to proper channels for review.
Provides guidance and relevant information to clients and families prior to receiving requested service and assistance.
Coordinates with other agencies, hospitals, clinics, and resources to expedite the process on behalf of the client.
Prepares case histories and reports and maintains records and chronological logs of case activities.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Health/Human Service Case Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of an Associate's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.

Three years' experience in health or human services support such as interviewing clients and assessing personal, health, social or financial needs in accordance with program requirements or coordinating with community resources to obtain client services.
Six months' experience in making recommendations as part of a client's service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
Six months' experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Six months' experience in narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Source : Ulrike Greely