Public Health Social Worker II - Case Management

Texas Department of State Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Social Worker II to provide comprehensive public health social work and case management for diverse client groups. The role involves home visits, intake and needs assessment, and collaboration with medical providers and community partners to coordinate services.

The position requires driving throughout Texas, maintaining thorough documentation, and may include supervision of interns. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work and case management concepts.
• Experience with Medicaid, CPW, CSHCN, and related programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex public health social work and case management services for children with special health care needs, high-risk pregnant women, and the general public.
• Conducts home visits and assessments to identify unmet social needs.
• Collaborates with medical providers, community partners, and state agencies to address needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation of contacts and case activities.
• May supervise interns and participate in quality assurance reviews.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Education

Social work license

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Social Worker II to provide comprehensive public health social work and case management for diverse client groups. The role involves home visits, intake and needs assessment, and collaboration with medical providers and community partners to coordinate services.

The position requires driving throughout Texas, maintaining thorough documentation, and may include supervision of interns. Travel up to 40% is expected.