Social Worker, Community Health

Posting  
17974 - Posted
- Dept of State Health Services
- Region 7
- Community and Social Services
- Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) - b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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• Job Title:
  
  Social Worker II
• Agency:
  Dept of State Health Services
• Department:
  Region 7
• Posting Number: 17974
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Community and Social Services
• Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 65%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Job Location City:
  Austin
• Job Location Address: 1601 RUTHERFORD LN
• Other Locations:
  Temple
• MOS Codes: ,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM

Under the supervision of the Director of Specialized Health and Social Services, and with oversight by the Regional Team Leads/Supervisors, provides advanced and comprehensive case management consultation for families with children who have health risks or special health care needs. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Oversees case management services for families in the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program, those that are on the CSHCN Program/Waiting list and non‑Medicaid eligible, pregnant women on Title V or unfunded, children on the CHIP and CHIP Perinatal program, children referred by the Newborn Screening program, children referred by the Childhood Lead Poison Prevention program, children with a lapse in Managed Care Organization or Medicaid coverage/dis‑enrolled, children carved out of the MCO service delivery model, children that are on traditional Medicaid, STAR Health clients remaining in Personal Care Services Program (PCS), and Children referred from the MCO’s who are in need of school advocacy, clients on the Personal Care Services (PCS) program, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) programs.

Assists families with eligibility determination for state services and conducts comprehensive assessments to determine the need for PCS/PDN, CSHCN, and CPW services. Travels to conduct home visits and completes Intakes, Family Needs Assessments, Service Plans, and follow‑up to families. Links families to community resources. Communicates program services in a positive and accurate manner. Works as a team member. Participates and advocates in Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG), case management coalitions, interagency groups and community organizations.

Provides information and referral services. Completes administrative duties, monthly reports, special assignments and work activities in a professional and timely manner. Employee participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation; such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Works under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Maintains confidentiality.

• (35%) Case Management Functions—Provides complex and specialized social work consultation and comprehensive case management services to families who receive services or are seeking services from the CSHCN-SP, children carved out of the MCO service delivery model, traditional Medicaid and STAR health clients remaining in PCS, SSI, NBS, CLPPP, CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, Pregnant women on Title V or unfunded, Department of Family and Protective Services, Personal Care Services Program, and CPW…