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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Social Worker II Multiple Programs in VERNON, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Social Worker II performs and documents complex social services work including serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative and others to assure ongoing care, treatment and support through the use of person centered practices. This position gathers information to assess the individual's support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed. This position completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates. This position may also support the assessment of the individual's rights and capacity to make decisions and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights. This position designs and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights. This position assists with the coordination of admissions, transfers, transitions and discharges, as needed. The Social Worker II works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Interviews and converses with individuals, legally authorized representatives, actively involved persons and agencies to determine what is important to the individual and gather background information needed to assess the individualand#146;s support systems and identify the individualand#146;s psychosocial, economic and physical needs: and#149;upon admission or return on an extended forensic commitment; and#149;prior to transition to a new home;and#149;upon a change in status; andand#149;in preparation for the annual individual support plan meeting. Oversees the communication and information exchange between the individual, legally authorized representative, actively involved person and agencies, and facility or treatment providers. Oversight is to ensure that assigned staff have performed liaison function in regard to ongoing care, treatment and support to include:and#149;maintaining open communication; and#149;providing required notification; and#149;participating in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested;and#149;obtaining necessary consents; and and#149;accessing external resources as needed. Provides assistance to individuals, legally authorized representatives, and actively involved persons regarding guardianship issues, annual living options discussions, end-of-life planning and rights in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations and state and center policies. Oversees the coordination and completion of the rights and capacity assessment by assigned staff and reviews t https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=597124 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.