Intern Student (Former Employee), Fayette, MS – May 14, 2013
Working at DHS in a small town was an experience for me. However, I learned a lot. Everyday I learned something new about this agency and how important they are to the community. The emploer and other employees are very friendly and patient.
Medicaid Field Enrollment Counselor (Former Employee), Detroit. Michigan – May 6, 2013
Pros: hour lunch break was great.
Working with my co-workers was a pleasure. We were all like family. We all got along and were able to consult one another if one of had a work related issue. We celebrated each others Birthdays. We all very supportive in a crisis, or promotions. We had a free jean day on Fridays, bake sales, we took turns bringing in different types of foods, breakfast, – more... buying lunch, etc. I don't recall any hard part of the job. The most enjoyable part was being able to come into work and get along with everyone. – less
Fair job. Phone calls coming in constantly. Heavy caseload of clients
Social Services Specialist (Former Employee), Muskogee, OK – May 2, 2013
Pros: enjoyed assisting clients.
Cons: not consistently trained. (my supervisor was out for six weeks with surgery).
Department of Human services had numerous trainings and conferences that I attended to learn my job. I resigned from DHS to take a job at Department of Veterans Affairs. I believe the Social Services department needed to be reorganized as you were expected to assist your client if they came into the office (walk-in, no appointment) and answer the phone – more... (which rang consistently) with clients with questions.Each SSSpecialist had a caseload of 600-800 clients. I enjoyed the supervisor I had and my co-workers. The hardest part of this job was not having enough time to do your job thoroughly and not enough time to ever get "caught up." I enjoyed helping the clients apply for SNAP, Soonercare and housing. For the most part they were very appreciative of you helping them. – less
Personal Assistant (Former Employee), Champaign, IL – May 2, 2013
A typical day at work is going in with a greeting and making coffee. After that I make a protein drink for my client to take with medications. Then I start the bath and get her dressed.
Child Support Specialist III (Current Employee), Oklahoma City, OK – April 30, 2013
Pros: excellent benefits
Cons: not enough income to survive throught the month.
Other than the pay and no chance for advancement or raises it is a good department to work for. The benefits are great and you can balance it with your life changes.
Case Aide (Current Employee), Oklahoma City, OK – April 29, 2013
• Performing administrative tasks. • Scheduling and transporting children to required appointments. • Assisting Case Worker with home visits; interviewing families and reporting findings to assigned Case Worker.
Personal Assistant (Former Employee), Chicago, IL – April 23, 2013
Pros: working with people that need assistance
Cons: don't know anyone who needs assistance, otherwise i would have a job!
Enjoyed working with the clients a home, Which consisted of whatever the client needed in the scheduled day. I worked one on one did not have a manager or co-workers. I enjoyed being able to assist the clients.
RSVP Administrative Secretary (Current Employee), St. Thomas – April 21, 2013
Pros: flexible work schedule
Cons: no employee parking, health insurance premiums very high
The Department of Human Services is a good place to work because at the end of the day, your goal is to help out the needy people in the community. Everyone knows each other throughout the various departments and we all help each other. Your co-workers are like your second family because you spend so much time with them. The hardest part of the job – more... is when you have to deal with people in dire situations and you are not able to assist them and of course when you can help them, the feeling that you made a difference in their lives is the greatest reward. – less
Family Protection Specialist (Current Employee), Hernando MS – April 12, 2013
Pros: the people i work with are really great.
Cons: the caseload is high and very stressful.
I get to work log on the computer and read my investigations and prevention cases. I work with family to keep children from being abused or neglected. The hardest part of the job is having to work around the clients schedules and having to work after hours. The most enjoyable part of the job is the people I work with are very nice and most would do – more... anything to help. – less
Love working in a positive happy environment. with lots of energy
Handling of administrative duties (Current Employee), Chicago, IL – April 11, 2013
Pros: patient care satisfaction
Cons: like to implement practice of quality assurance and control program.
In the interest of exploring the possibility of joining your company, I have attached my resume, which will briefly highlight my qualifications and work experiences.
I am an enthusiastic and motivated person with excellent communication and organizational skills. I interface well with various groups. I am confident that my knowledge and abilities would – more... be of value to your company.
I welcome the opportunity to meet you to discuss my skills and experience in greater details.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration. – less
Child Protective Service Worker (Former Employee), Washington, DC – April 11, 2013
A typical day consisted of home visits, court, or paperwork. I learned how to manage a large case load.. I had a great supervisor that was very experienced. I had to help my coworkers a lot. The hardest part of the job was handling a case load of 40. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting clients the services they needed.
Progressive State funded program benefiting victims of brain injury.
Personal Assistant (Current Employee), Skokie,Il – April 4, 2013
Pros: contributing to programs which benefit the general public, self-awareness highlighting individual value, variation of day-to-day duties
Cons: fluctuating schedule, threat of financial cuts to program
The Department of Human and Rehabilitation Services provides a valuable resource to victims of stroke throughout Illinois. In this position I am responsible for administering personal care as it is necessary to my employer (person in which I am aiding). This position has given me an opportunity to hone in on my interpersonal skills and work directly – more... with others while contributing to a progressive organization that works to help maintain the living standards of Illinois stroke residents. I enjoy this job very much and find the work done exceptionally valuable. In turn, I am proud to be involved in an organization that works with the under-served and marginalized who need additional help but have very little access to resources which provide such help. I feel as though I have made a difference, and continue to make a difference every day, through working with the Department of Human and Rehabilitation Services. – less
Very productive AWESOME place to work if you enjoy helping people
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (Former Employee), Little Rock, AR – March 29, 2013
Pros: long lunch breaks
Cons: workload was almost impossible
My 2nd best job ever, the pay wasn't all that but I sure felt fullfilled at the end of the day for helping people. It's something when you give you get.
