Health​/Human Service Case Manager Supervisor

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This Health/Human Service Case Manager Supervisor position will supervise both Health/Human Services Case Managers and administrative staff within the Community Services Programs at the Newark office. You will oversee staff who provide options of counseling, person-centered care planning, and assistance with accessing social service resources throughout the aging and disability networks statewide. As the supervisor, you will oversee the caseloads and clerical work of Case Managers and administrative staff while ensuring compliance with established unions.

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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans per Delaware Code, Title 24.
Supervises two or more merit full-time positions. The elements of supervision include performing the following on a regular and continuing basis: planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, disciplining, and recommending hire, termination, and promotion.
Participates in program planning, implementation, and coordination to ensure that program goals and current operations are in compliance with department, federal or state laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Gathers and assimilates statistics and information to ensure program compliance.
Recommends and implements corrective action as necessary.
Coordinates with health and human service staff, agencies, providers, and resources to provide comprehensive services for the care and treatment of clients in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Represents the agency on task forces, committees, and with the general public.
Provides information to clients, the general public, community representatives, and other agencies in order to explain programs and policies.
May plan and develop programs which include writing grant proposals, completing all state clearing house documents, and implementing new grants when awarded.
Analyzes budget needs, develops recommendations regarding staffing, supply, and equipment, and may monitor current budgetary expenditures.
Prepares statistical and program evaluation reports.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people…