Special Projects Case Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16752
Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 10:39 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 275


Position Description
Department History Overview

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for 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.
Special Projects Case Manager Overview:

Under the supervision of the Project/Program Manger II, the Special Projects Case Manager position will be well versed in HAY Center services and will provide case management support to current and former foster youths and young adults between the ages of 16 through 25 as they work towards self-sufficiency. This position will be assigned specific job assignments for designated time periods to best support HAY Center programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Wraparound case management special projects include providing intensive case management to address current and former foster youth's transitional needs by engaging in program intakes, case planning, self-sufficiency assessments, wraparound meetings, and face-to-face contact with clients on a consistent basis.
• Workforce case management special projects include case management support to HAY Center youths and young adults as they navigate employment training programs.
• Educational case management special projects include case management support to HAY Center youths and young adults by assisting with educational events (College Tours, College Bound Experience, College Fairs, etc.).
• Housing case management special projects include case management support to HAY Center youths and young adults as they navigate the process of securing and maintain stable housing.
• Teaches state mandated life skills curriculum via classroom setting during peak seasons (typically Spring Break and Summer) in six core curriculum areas.
• Participates in and attends HAY Center events and regional activities as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science

Experience:

• Must have two (2) years of full-time paid case management (including case documentation) experience working with youth in a social service setting.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Case Management Software.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid State of Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Ability to become CPR certified.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.
• Problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Interacts and maintains professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Ability to use a case management database.
• Clerical skills.
• Follows written and oral instructions.
• Must be responsible and self-disciplined and work independently.
• Self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
• Ability to drive 15 passenger van.

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.

Preferences

Language:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday -- Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. OR Monday -- Friday 9:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. (Some Saturdays)

Salary:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

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?

• Education
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Criminal Justice
• Other Behavioral or Social Science 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 case management (including case documentation) experience working with youth in a social service setting?(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


Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in case management (including case documentation) working with youth in a social service setting. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06


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

07


This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I'm not interested

08


Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

• Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
• No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
• No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

Required Question