Social Service Administrator - Dover, United States - State of Delaware

State of Delaware
State of Delaware
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Dover, United States

1 month ago

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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.


Summary Statement:

Serves as the Director of the Office of Women's Health.

Duties include management of the Rape Prevention and Education program, advocacy for the reduction of health disparities for women & girls, supporting policy development, and funding for initiatives.

Works with partners to raise awareness on priorities related to women & girls' health equity and data and helps create multi-solving approaches across sectors, Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being areas, and social determinants of health.

Requires grant & contract writing and evaluation. Supervises staff.


NOTE:
Incumbent will serve in the State Health Operations Center during activations and may work alternate hours & locations.


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.
  • 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:
  • 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.

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.


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Accommodations:

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.

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