Public Guardian Case Manager

This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Recruitment #102424-J65418-21800

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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for overseeing and giving informed consents for the delivery of care and medical services to clients of the Office of the Public Guardian. Guardian Case Managers serve to coordinate housing, medicine, medical procedures, and other necessary items for the activities of daily living. The Office of the Public Guardian is appointed by the Court of Chancery to act as guardian for individuals unable to make healthcare and financial decisions for themselves, and who have no friends or family willing or able to step into that role. This position is a career ladder based on certification as Registered Guardian by the Center for Guardianship Certification.

Preferred Qualification

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or more in behavioral science, social science, or related field OR at least five years of experience providing case management support to families.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual’s human service needs using effective counseling and interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
  2. Experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
  3. Experience in making recommendations as part of a client’s service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for services/benefits.
  4. Experience in narrative report writing.
  5. Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver’s license or its equivalent.
  6. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Hire

  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

Benefits

  • Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking!!!
  • To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/ 

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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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 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.