Case Manager
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Date:
May 2, 2026
Location:
LAREDO, TX
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Functional Title: Case ManagerJob Title: Social Worker IIAgency: Dept of State Health ServicesDepartment: Region 11Posting Number: 15516Closing Date: 10/02/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Community and Social ServicesSalary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19Shift: DayAdditional Shift: Days (First)Telework: Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 50%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: NonexemptFacility Location: Job Location City: LAREDOJob Location Address: 1500 N ARKANSASOther Locations: MOS Codes: ,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM
Brief
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor III, performs complex social services work. Provides advanced and comprehensive case management consultation for families with children who have health risks, conditions or special health care needs. Oversees case management services for families in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN), Community First Choice (CFC), Newborn Screening (NBS), Personal Care Services (PCS), and Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women programs.
Travels to conduct home visits, completes intakes, Family Needs Assessments, Service Plans, and Follow-up Services to families on caseload and to determine eligibility and need for PCS/CFC. Links families to community resources. Conducts presentations and communicates program services and/or changes in a positive and accurate manner. Works as a team member. Actively participates and advocates in Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG), case management coalitions, and community organizations.
Provides information and referral services. Completes administrative duties, monthly reports, special assignments and work activities in a professional and timely manner. Works collaboratively with public health staff in the event of a regional or state disaster. Works under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Will have immunizations current that are necessary to maintain immunity or show immunity to specific diseases.
Staff required on an as-needed basis to assist with a response and/or recovery effort because of their subject matter expertise and/or experience.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
(45%) 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, SSI, NBS, PCS, CFC and Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women programs. Conducts home visits for comprehensive assessment of home environment and needs. Following program guidelines, provides comprehensive case management services including Intake, Family Needs Assessment, Service Plan, and Follow-up services.
Assists families with the eligibility determination process for CSHCN. Provides information and referral services, linkage to community resources, family support, advocacy, and service coordination. Maintains documentation of work activities, monthly reports, travel reports, case summaries and correspondence. Utilizes software programs to do database entry, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and Internet.
Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and need for PCS. Conducts assessments during home visits with families. Documents identified needs and forwards…
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