Social Worker II

Date:
Jun 19, 2026

Location:

LINDEN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Social Worker II

Job Title:

Social Worker II
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Region 4/5
Posting Number: 18089
Closing Date: 07/19/2026
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
Telework:
None
Travel:
Up to 50%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

LINDEN

Job Location Address: 213 N HWY 8
Other Locations:
Linden;
Gilmer;
Longview;
Marshall

Under the supervision of the Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program supervisor, this role provides complex and comprehensive public health social work and case management services for children with special health care needs and their families, high-risk pregnant women, and the general public. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, completing intake and assessment documents, collaborating with medical providers and community partners, monitoring and following up on cases, maintaining accurate documentation, conducting presentations, attending community events, and performing duties as assigned.

The role also supports incident command structure in public health emergencies and complies with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety policies.

• (40%) Provide complex and specialized social work consultation and comprehensive case management services, including intake, family needs assessment, service plan, and follow-up; assist families with eligibility determination; provide information and referral services; maintain documentation and use database and software tools.
• (20%) Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and need for PCS/CFC, document identified needs, forward documentation for authorization, conduct reassessments, and enter encounter information into an online database.
• (10%) Provide consultation, presentations, and training to service providers and contractors; perform public relations; assist in training new staff, volunteers, and social work interns.
• (20%) Actively participate in community organization functions and collaborate with community entities; serve as representative for DSHS on CRCGs and advocacy groups; participate in disaster mental health services; maintain community work plan and resource directory.
• (5%) Attend trainings, conferences, staff meetings, and performance evaluation processes; provide backup and support to team members.
• (5%) Perform additional duties as assigned, including disaster response or recovery tasks and continuity of operations activities.

• Knowledge of Case Management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of children’s programs such as Medicaid, CSHCN, Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women, CPS/Foster Care, SSI, NBS, NBHS, Lead, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), and CHIP.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and technical assistance policies and procedures; knowledge of community resources at local, state, and national levels; knowledge of cultural and socioeconomic issues related to health and disabilities.
• Knowledge of evolving issues within the greater social work realm.
• Skill in using computer software programs including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in compiling monthly, travel, and time activity reports.
• Skill in conducting in-home…