TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS-posted 2 months ago
$4,020 - $5,178/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Bonham, TX

Under the supervision of the Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program supervisor, performs complex and comprehensive public health social work and case management (CM) services for children with special health care needs and their families, high-risk pregnant women, and the general public. Basic CM duties for all program areas include: conducting home visits and visits to other community settings as appropriate to comprehensively assess client and family’s unmet social needs; completing intake, Family Needs Assessment (FNA), individualized service plan, and other relevant assessment forms; collaborating with medical providers, community partners, and other state agencies to address needs; monitoring and following up on cases to confirm progress; and maintaining current and accurate documentation of all contacts/case activities in case files and appropriate database systems according to program policies and applicable state and federal laws. Additional duties include: conducting presentations and attending community events to educate the public about available CM services; providing training, consultation, and technical assistance to program contractors and providers; and completing program reports and projects as assigned. May supervise interns, train peers, and participate in quality assurance reviews. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Member of the Incident Command Structure (ICS) in response to public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. Employee must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions.

  • Conduct home visits and visits to other community settings to assess client and family’s unmet social needs.
  • Complete intake, Family Needs Assessment (FNA), individualized service plan, and other relevant assessment forms.
  • Collaborate with medical providers, community partners, and other state agencies to address needs.
  • Monitor and follow up on cases to confirm progress.
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation of all contacts/case activities in case files and appropriate database systems.
  • Conduct presentations and attend community events to educate the public about available CM services.
  • Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to program contractors and providers.
  • Complete program reports and projects as assigned.
  • Supervise interns and train peers.
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews.
  • Actively participate in community organization functions and collaborate with other community entities.
  • Represent DSHS at community meetings to address community service needs.
  • Participate in disaster response/recovery/Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
  • Current, unrestricted social work license issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
  • Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
  • Willingness to travel at least 40% of the time.
  • Experience providing medical social services to children, adults, and/or families with special health care needs (preferred).
  • Insurance coverage through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan.
  • Access to early career pathways and other DSHS opportunities.
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