Social Services Technician
Social Services Technician
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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
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 incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Distributes program benefits/resources to eligible clients.
- Distributes forms brochures fact sheets and other related information.
- Completes or assist clients in completing preliminary information and reviews forms for completeness.
- Provides routine information regarding programs.
- Writes and mails letters. Keeps records submits required reports completes or types routine forms or letters addresses.
- Gathers routine information according to a standard format for use in determining eligibility of benefits.
- Conducts follow up activities on clients as assigned.
- Refers clients/cases to appropriate agency for additional resources.
- May prepare and submit source documents on case/client activity for data entry in accordance with established policies and procedures and may input data into an automated client information system.
- Receives and records applicant recipient or vendor complaints concerning reception area problems solves routine problems or refers to appropriate worker.
- Arranges or reminds clients of interviews or related appointments follows up to determine clients reason if appointment is not kept and reschedules if necessary and may visit clients and/or ensure clients receive adequate transportation.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Services Technician
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures resolve deficiencies interpret information and track and monitor activities.
- Six months experiencein record keeping.
- 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.
- Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
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.
As a condition ofhire you must possess a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
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 .
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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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