What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Administrator position at State of Delaware?
Introduction
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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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Summary Statement
Become a Social Service Administrator with the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities! You will be responsible for overseeing and developing reporting to support the Division’s continuous quality improvement objectives. By analyzing and compiling data from the Division’s systems, you’ll assist in developing meaningful and accurate reports to enable data-informed decision-making. As an Administrator, you’ll supervise a small team while coordinating with other supervisors and administrators throughout the agency to assist the entire Division in meeting quality assurance and performance improvement goals.
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
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Social Service Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Additional Posting Information
A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.
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. .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Salary : $55,182 - $68,978
