Community Care Worker I
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Community Health -
Social Work
Community Health
Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Location:
AMARILLO, TX
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Functional
Title:
Community Care Worker I
Job Title: Community Care Worker I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: CCSE Region 01 Eligibility Det
Posting Number: 19375
Closing Date: 01/25/2027
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $2,963.76 - $3,946.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-11
Shift: Day
Telework:
Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AMARILLO
Job Location Address: 3501 W 45TH ST STE L
Other Locations: Amarillo;
Lubbock
MOS Codes: 42SX,4C0 X1
This position will be assigned to Region 01 HHSC-CCSE Unit 14, comprised of approximately 10-13 Community Care Case Worker staff covering all 42 counties in Region 01. Provides direct delivery and contract services to long term care services clients in assigned geographic area. Determines/re-determines need and eligibility for Community Care Services, authorizes and monitors Community Care Services provided by contract agencies.
Work involves managing a caseload, interviewing elderly clients and clients with disabilities, documenting information, determining need for and amount of services, verifying case data, explaining program benefits and requirements, referring clients for appropriate services and assuring authorizations are registered on automated systems. Work includes operating a computer.
Conducts reviews to re-determine eligibility and functional needs. Prepares basic level ongoing and special narrative or statistical reports. Documents case records using automated equipment to form a record of each client. Prepares reports and records to provide management information on program operations. May review situations and provide temporary protective services to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults.
Performs related work as assigned.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications Valid driver’s license required.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Knowledge of customer services principles and practices. Ability to interview individuals and document essential information. Knowledge of Gerontology, the field of disability, the dynamics of the aging process and the special problems of the aged and disabled. Experience communicating effectively with all types of people, in all types of situations. Ability to operate computer equipment. Knowledge of business English.
Education which demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities for job performance. Ability to listen to clients, exploring and reflecting feelings and present relevant alternatives describing feasibility and consequences of choices. Ability to complete work within required time frames. Ability to appraise living conditions including physical and emotional environment. Ability to appraise nature and seriousness of threat to an elderly or disabled person.
Ability to establish priorities, according to the relative…
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