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DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Social Worker II in AMARILLO, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionSocial Worker IIThe Social Worker II is part of the Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program within the Regional and Local Health Operations Division. This position is headquartered in Public Health Region 1 in the Amarillo office; this is a hybrid role with the option to work both remotely and in-person. Visit the PHR 01 link for more PHR 01 information at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/regional-local-health-operations/texas-public-health-region-1/public-health-region-1/public-health-region-1-0.Under the supervision of the Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program supervisor. Provides complex and comprehensive public health social work and case management services for children with special health care needs and their families and children and high-risk pregnant women who receive services or are seeking services from local, state, and federal programs. Conducts Personal Care Services and Community First Choice assessments and reassessments. Provides information and referral services to families and the community. Conducts presentations and communicates program services to consumers/public in a positive and accurate manner. Provides training, consultation and technical assistance to program contractors and program providers as needed. Attends team and professional development training including staff meetings. Works as a team member. Works under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Completes administrative duties and monthly reports. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Option to work a hybrid telework schedule. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Essential Job Functions(45%) Case Management Functions: Conducts home visits for comprehensive assessment of home environment, psychosocial, economic, and special medical needs of the child and family. Provides case management services for families in the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program (CSHCN-SP), Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance pilot project (BDES), Newborn Screening (NBS), Newborn Hearing Screening (NBHS), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), Personal Care Services and Community First Choice (PCS/CFC), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Child Protective Services (CPS)/Foster Care and Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) programs. Following program guidelines, provides comprehensive case management services including the Intake, Family Needs Assessment, Service Plan, and Follow-up services. Assesses and refers children for other medical services, coordinates services with various Medicaid programs and/or the local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority. Responsible for professional communication and ongoing coordination of services with primary care physicians and other medical providers. Assists families with the eligibility determination process for CSHCN-SP. Attends and advocates for clients at Admission Review and Dismissal and/or other educational meetings held by public schools. Provides information and referral services, linkage to community resources, family supports, advocacy, and service coordination. Serves as a liaison between clients and various service providers. Assist families with application or reapplication for other ap https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=611015 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.