Forensic Case Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16962
Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Position Description
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as The Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.
Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Forensic Case Manager Overview:

Under supervision of the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) supervisor, this position provides case coordination and case management services to adults who are 60 years of age or older who have been a victim of crime, or physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation or caregiver neglect.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes face-to-face visits and psycho-social assessments for the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) clients.
• Coordinates and facilitates all forensic examinations, capacity assessments, physical exams, and others as needed.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely case documentation and enters it into EMS.
• Makes referrals to social services agencies and completes Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) applications.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with investigative case workers, law enforcement officers, attorneys, physicians, and other team members to ensure a collaborative investigation and victim restoration process are met.
• Provides ongoing case coordination
• Attends local, regional and national trainings to maintain current knowledge of best practices and latest research on elder abuse.
• All other assignments or projects assigned by the supervisor.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science arena, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year of full-time paid work experience in case management in a social service setting preferably working with seniors such as Adult Protective Services, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, a hospital, a nursing home, or social work.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Case Management Software.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation, and records management.
• Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in self-discipline, dependability, and ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
• Handles sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Communicates detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidential information

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Location:

• 2525 Murworth Drive, Houston, TX 77054

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Social Science
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminal Justice
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03


Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04


Which of the following best describes your verifiable full-time paid work experience in case management in a social service setting preferably working with seniors such as Adult Protective Services, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, a hospital, a nursing home, or social work?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05


Which client population(s) did you provide case management services for? (Select all that apply.)

• Seniors (65+)
• Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Adults with Serious Mental Illness
• Hospital Patients
• Nursing Home Residents
• General Adult Population
• Children/Youth
• Other (Please specify below)
• None of the above

06


Please provide details about your verifiable full-time paid work experience in case management in a social service setting preferably working with seniors such as Adult Protective Services, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, a hospital, a nursing home, or social work.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07


Which of the following case management duties were a regular part of your job? (Select all that apply.)

• Conducted client assessments
• Developed individualized service plans
• Coordinated referrals
• Monitored client progress
• Maintained case documentation
• Conducted home visits
• Coordinated with healthcare providers
• Crisis intervention
• Determined eligibility for services
• None of the above

08


Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

09


This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued driver's license and liability insurance upon the start date. Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, but eligible to obtain by start date
• No, not eligible to obtain licensure

Required Question