A class incumbent is involved in social service work requiring client/worker interaction and is responsible for interviewing and soliciting information assessing clients needs filling out appropriate forms and documenting all pertinent information to insure intake and eligibility requirements are met and service provisions are processed in an accurate and timely 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 incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Interviews clients reviews cases and compiles appropriate information in order to complete all necessary forms and data sheets. Maintains supportive contact with patients clients and families. Coordinates work with other members of the human services team.
Assists clients and/or refers clients/cases to appropriate agency and resource.
Maintains logs documents and records informational records and statistical reports.
Answers inquiries and provides information to agencies clients and other appropriate sources.
May supervise clients whose probation/parole is for minor crimes.
Assists in the establishment of appropriate client behavior by guiding directing and influencing patients clients and/or families.
May conduct follow up by verifying information through phone contact personal interview and/or computer screening.
Prepares appropriate information makes recommendations and assists in the facilitation of processing cases for completion resolution and/or service provision.
May speak before community groups and serve on task forces or committees as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Service Specialist II Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months experience in 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.
Six months experiencein record keeping.
Six months experiencein applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
Six months experiencein using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Additional Posting Information
Candidates must successfully complete all phases of the Non-Security Basic Training Course to receive Hazardous Duty A1. This course is five-weeks in duration and is administered by the Department of Correction Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical classroom and hands-on training.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
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 applicable terms 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.
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.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Upon a conditional offer the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
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.
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 at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
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.
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Summary Statement A class incumbent is involved in social service work requiring client/worker interaction and is responsible for interviewing and soliciting information assessing clients needs filling out appropriate forms and documenting all pertinent information to insure intake and eligibilit...
Summary Statement
A class incumbent is involved in social service work requiring client/worker interaction and is responsible for interviewing and soliciting information assessing clients needs filling out appropriate forms and documenting all pertinent information to insure intake and eligibility requirements are met and service provisions are processed in an accurate and timely 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 incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Interviews clients reviews cases and compiles appropriate information in order to complete all necessary forms and data sheets. Maintains supportive contact with patients clients and families. Coordinates work with other members of the human services team.
Assists clients and/or refers clients/cases to appropriate agency and resource.
Maintains logs documents and records informational records and statistical reports.
Answers inquiries and provides information to agencies clients and other appropriate sources.
May supervise clients whose probation/parole is for minor crimes.
Assists in the establishment of appropriate client behavior by guiding directing and influencing patients clients and/or families.
May conduct follow up by verifying information through phone contact personal interview and/or computer screening.
Prepares appropriate information makes recommendations and assists in the facilitation of processing cases for completion resolution and/or service provision.
May speak before community groups and serve on task forces or committees as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Service Specialist II Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months experience in 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.
Six months experiencein record keeping.
Six months experiencein applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
Six months experiencein using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Additional Posting Information
Candidates must successfully complete all phases of the Non-Security Basic Training Course to receive Hazardous Duty A1. This course is five-weeks in duration and is administered by the Department of Correction Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical classroom and hands-on training.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
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 applicable terms 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.
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.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Upon a conditional offer the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
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.
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 at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
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.
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