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Dover, DE - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 wellbeing fostering selfsufficiency 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 kickstart your profession.

For more information please visit today!

Summary Statement

Within this role as a Health/Human Service Case Manager II you will determine initial and ongoing eligibility for all needsbased benefits which includes: Food Supplement Benefits (SNAP) Medical Assistance Delaware Healthy Childrens Program (CHIP) Subsidized Childcare State Funded General Assistance (GA) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Youll also work closely with TANF and SNAP vendors. In addition you will counsel case manage and make referrals for benefits DSS does not provide (such as Child Support foreclosure assistance or food closets). Case Managers will fulfill the diverse needs of vulnerable and lowincome residents by sharing information about benefits in timely accurate manner.

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 assessmentbased treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code Title 24.

  • Interviews client family or professional sources to determine the clients needs for a variety of health and human services which may include employment job search and basic skills remediation.
  • Develops a comprehensive costeffective service plan utilizing inhouse sources referrals contracted providers or institutions (Service plans may include job training and employability housing general public assistance inhome services and supports or homedelivered meals deescalation techniques peer services or skill development).
  • Conducts ongoing monitoring and assessment of service delivery for optimum quality and efficiency; authorizes and recommends necessary changes and adjustments.
  • Maintains comprehensive case records summaries statistical and narrative reports and completes required forms.
  • Establishes effective working relationships with clients family community and professional sources.
  • Provides guidance and relevant information to connect clients with needed services which may include protective adoption and related services.
  • Provides information and case coordination onsite via email or telephone to individuals or groups.
  • Supplies information and responses to inquiries regarding services for clients family community and government agencies.
  • May provide supportive casework to clients prior to during or after hospitalization based on physician diagnosis and recommended treatment.
  • 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 forHealth/Human Service Case Manager II
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in case management which includes assessing planning developing implementing monitoring and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
  2. Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment counseling or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
  3. Six months experience in interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  5. Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at 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 online 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 .

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Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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