Community Services Specialist

Salary: $43,383.60 - $65,075.40 Annually
Location : 512 E. HIGHLAND STREET, SUITE 150, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00117
Department: SA Metro Health District
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the implementation, coordination, and continuous review of various community service programs. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors. May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.


The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per , all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location
512 E. Highland Blvd. Ste. 150, San Antonio, Texas 78210

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Acts as liaison between local agencies concerned with the functions and operations of the program.
• Interprets program guidelines, and other policies and procedures for operating agencies.
• May conduct periodic visits to outside agencies and department programs and prepares reports of observations on the quality of services and program management.
• Receives, reviews, coordinates, and replies to correspondence submitted by operating agencies.
• Participates with agencies and department programs in recognizing operational problems; assists in making required adjustments; and promotes program innovation.
• May assign, evaluate, and monitor completion of tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or related experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with medical providers.
• Knowledge of insurance navigation and appointment scheduling.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse settings.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community service programs.
• Knowledge of social work and management practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of the community and its needs.
• Ability to make initial determination of services needed by clients and make proper referrals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assign and schedule subordinate staff.
• Ability to train and counsel subordinate staff.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05


How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in social service or related experience?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

06


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07


How many years of experience do you have in the public health field?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

08


How many years of experience do you have working with HIV and Hepatitis C?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

09


How many years of phlebotomy experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

10


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Access
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Word
• Teams
• Teams
• None of the above

11


Please describe your knowledge and/or experience with blood borne infections, such as HIV and hepatitis C. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".
12


Describe your experience working with diverse populations. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".
13


I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

14


I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per , all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

15


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question