Social Worker III (Human Services)

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•San Antonio, TX

2d•$4,523 - $5,889•Hybrid

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. This Social Worker III position performs work to support the mission, goals and values of HHSC and applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making. Work performed supports rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or spinal cord injury (SCI) utilizing a wraparound approach, person-centered planning and trauma informed care. The role involves collecting and analyzing information to determine eligibility, working collaboratively with individuals to develop a person-centered rehabilitation plan of supports, providing case management, resource facilitation, continuous reassessment of needs, and discharge planning. The Social Worker III will counsel individuals and their families, oversee the treatment process with contractors, develop and maintain relations with community referral sources and stakeholders, and provide education, coaching, and mentoring. This role applies best practices and uses available comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds. The position serves as the subject matter expert for TBI and SCI, works using the HHS electronic case management system, and operates independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, counseling or health and human services related field
Two years of experience with providing case management, assessing needs, and developing treatment plans
Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, traumatic spinal cord injury or other disabilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, counseling or health and human services related field
Five years of experience in providing case management, assessing needs and developing treatment plans for individuals.
Three years of experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, traumatic spinal cord injury or other disabilities
Experience working in rehabilitation services and/or health and human services related field

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, etc.), interview person with traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injury to complete a comprehensive assessment utilizing person centered practices and a trauma informed care approach to make accurate eligibility decisions.
Develop and implement person-centered rehabilitation plans for people supported by CRS which identify the person’s short term and long-term goals and objectives regarding their rehabilitation, treatment and actions required to achieve the goals and objectives.
Utilizing the wraparound model, coordinate and approve the purchase of goods, services and supports including rehabilitation, durable medical equipment and ancillary services. Provide oversight of the treatment process with staff and community providers to ensure timely, use of comparable benefits, cost effective provision of services and supports that aids in progress toward achievement of their identified goals. This includes collaborating with the treatment team, discussing their ongoing rehabilitation and other needs, assessing and reassessing the individual’s needs, support systems and community resources.
Provides case management, resource facilitation and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and all identified needs are addressed prior to case closure. A person’s discharge plan will identify how they will continue to receive needed supports, support systems, and community resources after case closure.
Provides education, guidance, self-advocacy and support to persons with a traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injury and their families throughout their participation in the program. Provide technical assistance to providers and community providers regarding policies, procedures and the provision of services.
Utilizes both written and verbal communication with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to maintain a positive working relationship and ensure a cohesive link in the service delivery system. Documents all case related actions and communication in the electronic case management system. Consults with supervisor on a regular basis to communicate case related issues/needs.
Responds to inquiries from HHSC staff, service providers, other state agencies and the general public regarding programs, adhering to administrative regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide technical assistance to staff and community providers to ensure implementation of policies and procedures. Participates in program policy and procedure development, contract monitoring, program evaluation, and budget planning.
Serves as a subject matter expert on traumatic brain injury and traumatic spinal cord injury to internal and external stakeholders, person’s supported, and their families. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and make referrals as necessary to ensure appropriate use of state funds.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program’s mission and goals.