Social Worker/Case Manager

Recruitment #102218-MDDZ57-370100

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for determining the eligibility of Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) children for the Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Program (Title IV-E of the SSA) and for facilitating eligibility for the Medicaid program. The eligibility workers must apply complex federal regulations to information gathered about each client. Unit members do not have direct contact with DSCYF clients, but instead, must reply on information obtained from operating division case workers and stored in the automated and hard copy case records.

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 applicants, family members and others to determine eligibility for assistance and/or hospital admission.
     
  • Develops a plan to aid and assist applicant to receive care and assistance needed in collaboration with hospitals, clinics, agencies and other appropriate resources.
     
  • Evaluates information derived from applicant interviews, counseling sessions, case history and other pertinent sources and refers to proper channels for review.
     
  • Provides counseling to clients and families prior to receiving requested service and assistance.
     
  • Coordinates with other agencies, hospitals, clinics, and resources to expedite the process on behalf of applicant.
     
  • Prepares case histories, reports, maintains records and chronological logs of case activities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Worker/Case Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  • Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.

           OR

  1. Three years 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.
  2. Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a client's service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
  3. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  4. Six months experience in narrative report writing. 

Conditions of Hire

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.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

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 at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

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.