Social Service Specialist I
Social Service Specialist I
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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
Essential Functions
- Provides information and referral services to enable clients to meet individual needs.
- Informs individuals of Federal State and local programs/services available.
- Acts on behalf of individual or group to obtain services if necessary.
- Maintains record of all requests for services and classifies them.
- Acts as substitute for other workers when needed and provides coverage for other DSSC programs as assigned.
- Performs follow up activities with clients to assure client is receiving needed services as well as meeting their responsibilities.
- Provides transportation and schedules clients eligible for assistance.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in record keeping.
- Six months experience in applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Knowledge of 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.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension 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 EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employmentbased 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 applicableterms 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 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 .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by callingor by visiting . You may also callor email for additional applicant services support.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
