Health/Human Service Case Manager II

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

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! Summary Statement This position works in the unit that handles applications received through the ASSIST on-line application tool and from the Federal Healthcare Marketplace. The incumbent determines initial eligibility and continued eligibility for the following needs-based benefits issued by the Division: Food Supplement Benefits, Medicaid, S-CHIP and Subsidized Child Care. In addition, the individual is expected to make referrals to other agencies such as Child Support, Children and Family Services and food closets to assist clients in obtaining benefits we do not provide. 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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here. This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 24. Interviews client, family, or professional sources to determine the client’s needs for a variety of health and human services which may include employment, job search, and basic skills remediation. Develops a comprehensive cost-effective service plan utilizing in-house sources, referrals, contracted providers, or institutions (Service plans may include job training and employability, housing, general public assistance, in-home services and supports or home-delivered meals, de-escalation techniques, peer services, or skill development). Conducts ongoing monitoring and assessment of service delivery for optimum quality and efficiency; authorizes and recommends necessary changes and adjustments. Maintains comprehensive case records, summaries, statistical and narrative reports, and completes required forms. Establishes effective working relationships with clients, family, community, and professional sources. Provides guidance and relevant information to connect clients with needed services which may include protective, adoption, and related services. Provides information and case coordination on-site, via email or telephone to individuals or groups. Supplies information and responses to inquiries regarding services for clients, family, community, and government agencies. May provide supportive casework to clients prior to, during, or after hospitalization based on physician diagnosis and recommended treatment. Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data. Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months' experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.
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.
Six months' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months' experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
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.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
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.

Responsibilities

Interviews client, family, or professional sources to determine the client’s needs for a variety of health and human services which may include employment, job search, and basic skills remediation.
Develops a comprehensive cost-effective service plan utilizing in-house sources, referrals, contracted providers, or institutions (Service plans may include job training and employability, housing, general public assistance, in-home services and supports or home-delivered meals, de-escalation techniques, peer services, or skill development).
Conducts ongoing monitoring and assessment of service delivery for optimum quality and efficiency; authorizes and recommends necessary changes and adjustments.
Maintains comprehensive case records, summaries, statistical and narrative reports, and completes required forms.
Establishes effective working relationships with clients, family, community, and professional sources.
Provides guidance and relevant information to connect clients with needed services which may include protective, adoption, and related services.
Provides information and case coordination on-site, via email or telephone to individuals or groups.
Supplies information and responses to inquiries regarding services for clients, family, community, and government agencies.
May provide supportive casework to clients prior to, during, or after hospitalization based on physician diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
Performs other related duties as required.