Community Care Worker

Date:
Sep 8, 2026

Location:

LAREDO, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Community Care Worker I Job Title: Community Care Worker I Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: CCSE Region 11 Eligibility Det Posting Number: 21158 Closing Date: 03/09/2027 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-11 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 80%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:


Job Location City: LAREDO Job Location Address: 1500 N ARKANSAS Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 42SX,4C0 X1

Community Care Worker I
- Job Description

Are you a highly motivated, compassionate, and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career determining eligibility for Texans in need of in-home care, home delivered meals, emergency response services, and other social services?

If so, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Community Services (CS) division is looking for individuals who want to join an exciting, dynamic team working in a high-performing and innovative environment. CS provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals to services and supports that reduce institutionalization and allow individuals to remain in their communities.

Our staff are well organized, able to multi-task, possess the ability to learn policy regulations, able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic and a desire to help others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you. We want you to join our team!

Employee benefits include but are not limited to employer paid health insurance; vacation leave; sick leave; paid holidays (15 per year on average); and defined retirement plan with lifetime annuity.

Job Description

Community Care Worker I
- Determines eligibility for Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) program services. Work involves conducting home visits, interviewing individuals who are older or have a disability, documenting information, determining need for services, and developing service plans; verifying data, explaining program benefits and requirements, referring individuals for appropriate services, and assuring authorizations are registered in automated systems. Authorizes and monitors CCAD services to determine if services are meeting the individual’s needs.

Refers individuals to other programs and/or agencies. Completes special assignments and/or reports. Maintains confidentiality of all incoming and outgoing information. Verifies case information utilizing multiple automated systems. Explains program benefits and requirements. Understands and adheres to all HHS and CCSE policies and procedures. Provides outstanding customer service in person, over the telephone and via e-mail. Maintains a positive and productive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other…