Social Work Specialist
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About The Position
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. The Social Worker IV performs and documents advanced social services work including serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative, and others to assure ongoing care, treatment, and support using person-centered practices. Gathers information to assess the individual's support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed. Completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates. May also support the assessment of the individual's rights and capacity to make decisions and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights. Designs and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights and oversees training curriculum and materials. Assists with the coordination of admissions, transfers, transitions, and discharges, as needed. Assigns and/or supervises the work of others. The Social Worker IV works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
