CS Behavioral Health Case Manager II
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Job Summary
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.
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Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Interviews clients family members or any other persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history possible.
- Provides guidance and relevant information to the clients family to enable them to facilitate solutions and promote positive interactions among family members.
- Evaluates information derived from client interviews case history and other pertinent sources and refers to proper channels for review.
- Prepares narrative statistical reports and court reports as necessary.
- Provides input as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the assessment of client human service needs and treatment planning enabling the most beneficial placement in foster care day care nursing home drug/alcohol rehabilitation or other special care facility.
- Prepares necessary forms of application for services or benefits. Contacts appropriate social agencies and coordinates referrals.
- Appears at court proceedings as required testifying to the social and environmental issues affecting the client.
- Provides technical guidance to organizations and staff regarding findings related to client care or provides consultation to other caregiving agencies.
- Provides consultative services to state and private agencies; may participate in community projects.
- Advocates for clients and families in the protection of rights; obtains consent for treatment.
- Uses automated information systems and computer software to research review evaluate and report on health/human service data.
- May lead paraprofessional professional or administrative support staff by assigning monitoring and reviewing work and providing on-the-job training guidance and direction.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures ranges of ability genders ethnicities ages and races.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
- 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.
- Six months experiencein providing clinical treatment counseling or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
- Six months experiencein interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experiencein 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
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
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.
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.
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 .
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
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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