Social Services Specialist

2 weeks ago


Mexia, Texas, United States Health & Human Services Comm Full time
Job Description:
Social Worker II - Community Support

At Health & Human Services Comm, we value and respect those we serve, and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker II - Community Support to join our team.

Job Summary:
The Social Worker II - Community Support performs and documents complex social services work, serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative, and others to ensure ongoing care, treatment, and support through the use of person-centered practices. This role gathers information to assess the individual's support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed. The Social Worker II - Community Support completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates. This role 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.

Key Responsibilities:
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 individual's support systems and identify the individual's psychosocial, economic, and physical needs, with updates as appropriate
Oversees the communication and information exchange between the individual, legally authorized representative, actively involved person, and agencies, and facility or treatment providers
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
Assigns facility staff to perform admissions, transfers, transitions, discharges, and furloughs to assure access to services through the use of person-centered practices
Coordinates the design and conducting of individual and group training to explore and promote exercise of rights, voting, citizenship, and development of decision-making, person-centered thinking, and self-advocacy skills

Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work
Social work experience
One year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW licensure in accordance with Texas Board of Social Work Examiners

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

How to Apply:
Apply online at [insert link].

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