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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Social Worker IV Specialist in Vernon, Texas
Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peoples 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 IV performs and documents advanced social services work including serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative, and others to assure ongoing care, treatment, and support using person-centered practices. Gathers information to assess the individual's support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed. Completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates. 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. Designs and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights and oversees training curriculum and materials. Assists with the coordination of admissions, transfers, transitions, and discharges, as needed. Assigns and/or supervises the work of others. The Social Worker IV works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
