Field-Based Community Care Specialist I

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 396,905 - 528,481; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Community Care Worker I in Amarillo to deliver and coordinate long-term care services. The role involves home visits, determining eligibility, and coordinating with contract agencies to meet client needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (60 college hours preferred) and willingness to travel up to 75%. Telework may be eligible depending on program requirements.

Qualifications

• Interviews clients or resource persons and conducts home/site visits to assess need for services.
• Verifies income/resources to determine client financial eligibility.
• Maintains case records and prepares basic narrative or statistical reports.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular and predictable schedule.
• Develop/coodinate/Explain client services and payment plans.
• Authorize services and monitor contracted providers.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing clients

Communication skills

Operating computer equipment

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 semester hours in Social Work/Psychology/Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Community Care Worker I in Amarillo to deliver and coordinate long-term care services. The role involves home visits, determining eligibility, and coordinating with contract agencies to meet client needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (60 college hours preferred) and willingness to travel up to 75%. Telework may be eligible depending on program requirements.