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 today!
Summary Statement
Within the Division of Social Services youll serve as the Supervisor of Foster Grandparents overseeing the coordination of volunteer service assignments within the AmeriCorps Seniors and Delaware Foster Grandparent Program volunteers who are at least 55 years of age. Your role acts as the liaison between volunteers and community partners at each program site to manage service delivery and provide an overall positive and quality service experience. The Delaware Foster Grandparent Program is a federal grantee of AmeriCorps and sponsored by the State of Delaware. Weekly travel will be required within the New Castle County area as well as frequent statewide travel. Fleet Service vehicles are available for these travel requirements.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.- Read write and speak Spanish and English fluently.
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.
- Recruits screens interviews and selects Foster Grandparents; schedules pre-employment and annual physical exams; assigns volunteers to appropriate stations.
- Provides and schedules orientation and in-service training for enrollees.
- Assures each volunteer serves only in the established and approved role in order to prevent assignment to tasks which are inappropriate to the goals and objectives of the program.
- Conducts onsite evaluation of foster grandparents to ensure program policies procedures goals and objectives are being met.
- Provides information and counsel to volunteers to respond to their needs and concerns; makes referrals to available community services and follows-up to ensure that their problems have received required attention.
- Maintains records of attendance transportation meals physical examinations personnel records and other records as required; prepares reports for written and oral presentation.
- Reorganizes county or area program for the summer months. Finds other suitable settings for volunteers and provides social services and administrative actions which minimize the problems of seasonal transition.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Supervisor of Foster Grandparents Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in volunteer recruitment.
- Six months experiencein planning developing implementing and evaluating programs.
- Six months experiencein interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experiencein narrative report writing.
- Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining monitoring projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervising volunteer groups.
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 ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. A National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) conducted by Truescreen is required.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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 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 .
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 calling or by visiting . You may also call or 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:
Manager
IntroductionMake a Difference with DHSSOur 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 inde...
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 today!
Summary Statement
Within the Division of Social Services youll serve as the Supervisor of Foster Grandparents overseeing the coordination of volunteer service assignments within the AmeriCorps Seniors and Delaware Foster Grandparent Program volunteers who are at least 55 years of age. Your role acts as the liaison between volunteers and community partners at each program site to manage service delivery and provide an overall positive and quality service experience. The Delaware Foster Grandparent Program is a federal grantee of AmeriCorps and sponsored by the State of Delaware. Weekly travel will be required within the New Castle County area as well as frequent statewide travel. Fleet Service vehicles are available for these travel requirements.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.- Read write and speak Spanish and English fluently.
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.
- Recruits screens interviews and selects Foster Grandparents; schedules pre-employment and annual physical exams; assigns volunteers to appropriate stations.
- Provides and schedules orientation and in-service training for enrollees.
- Assures each volunteer serves only in the established and approved role in order to prevent assignment to tasks which are inappropriate to the goals and objectives of the program.
- Conducts onsite evaluation of foster grandparents to ensure program policies procedures goals and objectives are being met.
- Provides information and counsel to volunteers to respond to their needs and concerns; makes referrals to available community services and follows-up to ensure that their problems have received required attention.
- Maintains records of attendance transportation meals physical examinations personnel records and other records as required; prepares reports for written and oral presentation.
- Reorganizes county or area program for the summer months. Finds other suitable settings for volunteers and provides social services and administrative actions which minimize the problems of seasonal transition.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Supervisor of Foster Grandparents Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in volunteer recruitment.
- Six months experiencein planning developing implementing and evaluating programs.
- Six months experiencein interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experiencein narrative report writing.
- Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining monitoring projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervising volunteer groups.
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 ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. A National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) conducted by Truescreen is required.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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 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 .
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 calling or by visiting . You may also call or 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:
Manager
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