Community Care Worker

Date:
Jul 13, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Community Care Worker I

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), CCSE Region 08

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, HHSC Community Services (CS) division looks for individuals who want to join an exciting, dynamic team working in a high‑performing and innovative environment.

Community Care Worker I determines needs and eligibility for Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) services. Work involves conducting home visits, interviewing elderly and/or individuals with disabilities telephonically or in their home, 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 CCSE services to determine if services are meeting the individual’s needs.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (15%)
• Interviews applicants, individuals receiving services, and resource persons and conducts home/site visits to assess the need for services and provides information and referral to other resources. (15%)
• Conducts reviews to determine eligibility and functional needs. (20%)
• Obtains, verifies, and calculates income and resources to determine financial eligibility for Title XX programs. (10%)
• Maintains case record documents and enters information in an automated system, establishing a record for each individual receiving service. (20%)
• Monitors through contacting individuals receiving services to determine if services are meeting the individual’s needs. (15%)
• Develops/coordinates/reviews service plans with individuals receiving services and their families, provider agencies and other state agency staff and authorizes services appropriately and accurately to meet the individual’s needs. (15%)
• Prepares basic level ongoing or special narratives or statistical reports. (5%)

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques to obtain personal information, to make inquiries, and to resolve conflicting statements.
• Knowledge of resources that serve individuals who are older or have a disability.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to set priorities, establish time frames, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services, co‑workers, contract agency staff, and staff from other federal or state agencies.
• Ability to operate computer and general office equipment.

Current valid Drivers’ License

• Completed and detailed application illustrates that the applicant can communicate effectively in writing.
• Application indicates willingness to travel at least 80% of the time.
• Experience using email and other automated applications, such as Microsoft Office products.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Candidate must have reliable transportation. Must be able to attend training which may require overnight stay. This position is included in a career track series and will be filled at the Worker I level. Applicants with previous CCSE employment will be reviewed by program management to determine appropriate entry level.

Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center.

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify.

All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. This position may be eligible for telework.

San Antonio