Social Service Specialist I

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 https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

The incumbent will process and monitor service authorizations for direct client services. Serve as a liaison with the public, clients, vendors, agency staff and others. Provides administrative support to staff within the agency. Preferred experience in creating Excel spreadsheets using functions and formulas. May make home and or site visits as directed. Must possess a valid driver license.

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.

• 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 for Social Service Specialist I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:  

1. Six months experience in record keeping.
2. Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. 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.

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 our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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 statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.