Social Worker II/Case Manager
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
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FunctionalTitle
Social Worker II/Case Manager
Job TitleSocial Worker II
AgencyDept of State Health Services
DepartmentRegion 8
Posting Number19539
Closing Date09/24/2026
Posting AudienceInternal and External
Occupational CategoryCommunity and Social Services
Salary Range$4,020.33- $5,178.00
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Salary GroupTEXAS-B-19
ShiftDay
Additional ShiftDays (First)
TeleworkTravel:
Up to 50%
Regular
Full Time/Part TimeFull time
FLSA Exempt/Non-ExemptNonexempt
Job Location CitySAN ANTONIO
Job Location Address7430 LOUIS PASTEUR DR
MOS Codes,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM
BriefJob Description
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor IV, 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. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions.
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, NBS, PCS, CFC, Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women programs and Public Health cases. Conducts home visits for comprehensive assessment of home environment and needs. Assists families with the eligibility determination process for CSHCN. Provides information and referral services, linkage to community resources, family supports, advocacy, and service coordination.
Maintains documentation of work activities, 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, CFC, and case management.
Technical Assistance/Quality Assurance/Trainings:
Provides consultation, presentations, and training to agencies for programs such as CSHCN, CFC, PCS, Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women. Assists in training new staff, volunteers and social work interns. Provides program presentations to public to promote awareness of services available to children with health risks, conditions or special health care needs. Participates as a team member with peer chart reviews for regional internal quality assurance.
Attends program meetings as requested.
Community Organization/Resource Development:
Actively participates in community organization functions and collaborates with other community entities on health, social work, case management and other related issues. Serves as the representative for the Texas Department of…
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