Job/Position DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Program Supervisor and overall Direction of the Program Manager, performs highly advanced (senior-level) social services and case management work. Provides Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPS) programs, Newborn Screening (NBS), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPP), Personal Care Services (PCS), Childrenand#146;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Child Protective Services (CPS), and case management services for families in the Children with Special Health Care Services Program (CHSCN-SP). Assist families with the eligibility determination process for CSHCN-SP. Travels to conduct home visits. Completes intakes, Family Needs Assessments, Service Plans, and Follow-up Services to families on caseload. Links families to community Resources. Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and need for PCS and Community First Choice (CFC). Conducts presentations and/or communicates program services, changes to consumer/public in a positive and accurate manner. Actively participates and advocates in Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG), case management coalitions and community organizations. Provides information and referral services. Completes administrative duties, special assignments, monthly report and work activities in aa professional and timely manner. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Works collaboratively with public health staff in the event of a regional or state disaster. Maintains confidentiality. Essential Job Functionsl. EJF: (45%) Client ServicesDescription: Maintains case files Provides Specialized Social Work consultation and assessment to families of children who are medically fragile and other identified populations to determine Personal Care Services Eligibility. Conducts Needs Assessments on all open Case Management cases and completes Individual Service Plans (ISP) with follow up assessments. Conducts follow-up visits with families to determine if services have been rendered or are still needed. May need to attend school meetings or group conferences for clients receiving case management. Documents all relevant information properly and in a timely manner. Maintains case files and enters family encounter information into an online database.ll. EJF: (20%) Community and OutreachDescription: Collaborates with community groups, other regions, public health entities, and regional program staff. Attends community events related to case management needs. Provides presentations and information to stakeholders and other community members as needed. Participates and collaborates with local, state and federal social service entities and others to promote efforts to service families with children who have health risks, conditions and special health care needs. Attends trainings and seminars to obtain and further knowledge about resources in the community. Provides presentations and information to stakeholders and other community members as needed.lll. EJF: (15%) ReportingDescription: Responsible for reporting all SHandSS activities to meet regional program goals and objectives and reporting to Program Supervisor and/or Case Manager Coordinator. Ensures that all case related, and community activities are properly documenting in the appropriate database as determined by central office or regional needs. Maintain and document all work events within the proper time frames.lV: EJF:(15%) Quality AssuranceDe https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=611229 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.