Community Care Worker I

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Job Description This position will be assigned to Region 10 HHSC-CCSE Unit 22 comprised of approximately 11-14 Community Care Case Worker staffcovering all 6 counties in Region 10. Provides direct delivery and contract services to long term care services clients in assigned geographic area. Determines/re-determines need and eligibility for Community Care Services, authorizes and monitors Community Care Services provided by contract agencies. Work involves managing a caseload, interviewing elderly clients and clients with disabilities, documenting information, determining need for and amount of services, verifying case data, explaining program benefits and requirements, referring clients for appropriate services and assuring authorizations are registered on automated systems. Work includes operating a computer. Essential Job Functions Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Interviews clients or resource persons and conducts home/site visits to assess the need for services. Obtains, verifies and calculates income and resources to determine client financial eligibility. Develops/coordinates/explains client services and payment plans and authorizes services to meet client's individual needs. Monitors services provided by contract agencies to measure the effect of services and to detect any problems. Conducts reviews to re-determine eligibility and functional needs. Prepares basic level ongoing and special narrative or statistical reports. Documents case records using automated equipment to form a record of each client. Prepares reports and records to provide management information on program operations. May review situations and provide temporary protective services to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults. Performs related work as assigned. Registrations, Licensure Valid drivers license required. Knowledge Skills Abilities Knowledge of customer services principles and practices. Ability to interview individuals and document essential information. Knowledge of Gerontology, the field of disability, the dynamics of the aging process and the special problems of the aged and disabled. Experience communicating effectively with all types of people, in all types of situations. Ability to operate computer equipment. Knowledge of business English. Education which demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities for job performance. Ability to listen to clients, exploring and reflecting feelings and present relevant alternatives describing feasibility and consequences of choices. Ability to complete work within required timeframes. #J-18808-Ljbffr HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION