C/S Social Service Administrator

Delaware LLC; Delaware; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Social Service Administrator to help develop and oversee statewide programs that support individuals and families. The role focuses on policy development, program administration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

This casual/seasonal position offers the opportunity to contribute to public welfare, work with diverse communities, and gain experience in government service while advancing important

Qualifications

• Three years of health or human services experience applying theories, laws and practices.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration including development, implementation and evaluation.
• Six months experience in developing policies or procedures.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Monitors, evaluates, collects and analyzes program data.
• Prepares interpretative reports of program goals and objectives.
• Participates in developing policies, regulations and contracts.
• Acts as liaison with State/Federal agencies and community organizations.
• Assesses impact of proposed rules on operations financially and programmatically.

Connaissances

Health and human services experience

Policy development understanding

Interpreting laws/regulations

Description du poste

Introduction

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

A class incumbent is involved in social service administrative work participating in the development of policies, procedures, regulations and objectives for sectional, regional or statewide social service programs which include developing proposals, policies, procedures, regulations and/or specifications for contracted services, monitoring service provision and assuring that programs and services conform to State/Federal regulations.

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.

• Monitors, evaluates, collects and analyzes program data. Provides technical assistance and recommends course of action.


• Prepares interpretative reports of program goals and objectives, provision of services and programs/services ability to meet standards and regulations.


• Participates in developing policies, regulations, forms, proposal requests, implementing new procedures, monitors, develops, reviews, updates, negotiates contracts, and/or prepares grant applications.


• Acts as liaison with operations' staff, State/Federal agencies and community organizations.


• Analyzes problems, applies policy to problem situations, responds to requests for information and questions regarding services.


• Assists as consultant, coordinator/liaison for special programs and/or projects.


• Assesses impact of proposed rules on current operations financially and programmatically.


• May supervise professional staff engaged in monitoring functions, special projects and/or clerical staff performing record keeping functions.

Job Requirements for Social Service Administrator

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

• Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.


• Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.


• Six months experience in developing policies or procedures.


• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.


• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

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.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

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.

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.