Social Service Specialist I

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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.

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Join the team at Williams State Service Center as a Social Service Specialist I In this role, you'll support all who enter the center, educating the public and directing clients. You'll provide information on the available Federal, State, and local programs and start assisting clients in obtaining needed services. Duties also include maintaining records, completing required forms and reports, conducting follow-up to prevent service duplication, and coordinating support programs such as transportation.

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.

• Provides information and referral services to enable clients to meet individual needs.
• Informs individuals of Federal, State and local programs/services available.
• Acts on behalf of individual or group to obtain services if necessary.
• Maintains record of all requests for services and classifies them.
• Acts as substitute for other workers when needed and provides coverage for other DSSC
• programs as assigned.
• Performs follow up activities with clients to assure client is receiving needed services as well
• as meeting their responsibilities.
• Provides transportation and schedules clients eligible for assistance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Service Specialist I

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

• Six months experience in record keeping.

• Six months experience in applying 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.

• Knowledge of 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.

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.

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.

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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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

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.