Social Worker, Community Health

Date:
Jan 14, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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  Social Worker
• Job Title: Social Worker II
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Region 7
• Posting Number: 12760
• Closing Date: 01/28/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
• Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 65%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 1601 RUTHERFORD LN
• Other Locations: Temple
• MOS Codes: ,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM

Under the supervision of the Director of Specialized Health and Social Services, and with oversight by the Regional Team Leads/Supervisors, this position provides advanced and comprehensive case management consultation for families with children who have health risks or special health care needs. The individual will attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.

• Oversee case management services for a broad array of programs including CSHCN, Medicaid, CHIP, Title V, and others.
• Assist families with eligibility determination and conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the need for PCS/PDN, CSHCN, and CPW services.
• Travel to conduct home visits, complete intakes, family needs assessments, service plans, and follow‑ups.
• Link families to community resources and communicate program services positively.
• Participate and advocate in Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG), case management coalitions, interagency groups, and community organizations.
• Complete administrative duties, monthly reports, special assignments, and work activities in a professional and timely manner.
• Serve in supporting roles for disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and work under minimum supervision with significant initiative.

• (35%) Case Management Functions: Provide complex and specialized consultation, conduct home visits, maintain documentation, and use software for database entry and reporting.
• (25%) Comprehensive Assessments: Determine eligibility, document needs, enter information into online database, conduct reassessments.
• (20%) Community Outreach/Resource Development: Collaborate with community entities, represent DSHS in CRCG and other groups, maintain a resource directory, provide presentations.
• (10%) Professional & Team Development: Attend training and conferences, maintain licensure, continue professional development.
• (10%) Additional Functions: Participate in performance evaluations, staff meetings, and other assigned duties.

• Social work and case management principles and best practices.
• Children’s programs such as Medicaid and Early Childhood Intervention, plus community resources at local, state, and national levels.
• Cultural and socioeconomic issues related to health and disability.
• Maternal, infant, and children’s health, including mental health.
• Skill in developing and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with electronic mail, internet, databases, and Microsoft Office products.
• Problem solving, planning, prioritizing, decision making, and organizing workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.
• Provision of own transportation for home visits.

• Must be a current unrestricted Licensed Social Worker in Texas (LBSW, LMSW, LMSW‑AP, or LCSW).
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