Health/Human Service Case Manager II

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

17d

About The Position

Within this role as a Health/Human Service Case Manager II, you will determine initial and ongoing eligibility for all needs-based benefits which includes: Food Supplement Benefits (SNAP), Medical Assistance, Delaware Healthy Children’s Program (CHIP), Subsidized Childcare, and State Funded General Assistance (GA). You'll also work closely with SNAP vendors. In addition, you will provide entry-level counseling, case management, and in making referrals for benefits DSS does not provide (such as Child Support, foreclosure assistance, or food closets). Case Managers will fulfill the diverse needs of vulnerable and low-income residents by sharing information about benefits in timely, accurate manner.

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 individuals 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.

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.