Human Services Specialist VII - Continuity of Care - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division (025706)

Human Services Specialist VII

• Continuity of Care
• Rehabilitation and Reentry Division (025706) Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• 3.

3 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $4,117.18 a month 2 hours ago Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Interviewing clients Technical report writing Interviewing Computer skills

Full Job Description Organization :

REENTRY & INTEGRATION

Primary Location :

United States-Texas-SAN ANTONIO Job :

Office and Administrative Support Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Travel No Salary/Salary Range :

$4,117.18 (RET 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis :

Monthly Hazardous duty/

Longevity Pay :

Longevity Pay Training Academy :

No Work Site Visits :

No Study Material :

No Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

May 21, 2026, 12:00:00

AM Closing Date :

Jun 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced and supervisory social service and case management work. Work involves collecting, preparing, and reviewing cases to facilitate access to medical, educational, social, and other services; and providing intervention and frequent contact with individuals, facilities, and service providers. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A.

Oversees and evaluates case management services for pre-release continuity of care for those individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); identifies deficiencies in treatment plans and ensures problems are resolved; coordinates pre-release motivational interviewing; assesses post-release needs; schedules post-release medical appointments; and provides ongoing case management services, continuity of care, and post-release follow up. B. Conducts program analyses and research, assesses service needs, and formulates program plans; prepares reports of findings and recommendations for improvements; and provides training, consultation, and technical assistance regarding the efficient use of resources and the resolution of difficult or sensitive problems. C. Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation pertaining to program activities; prepares operational manuals and educational and informational materials; disseminates information regarding program policies and procedures; and oversees the preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and documentation. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A.

Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in a Health Education, Communications, Health Behavior, Psychology, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Four years full-time, wage-earning case management, case processing, human services, social services, operational support, or criminal justice experience. 3. Experience with the case management of HIV offenders preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems and case management delivery systems. 2. Knowledge of case guidelines, regulations, and policies. 3. Knowledge of mental illness and the emotional components of physical illness. 4. Knowledge of individual needs associated with disabilities. 5. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 6. Knowledge of motivational interviewing concepts and techniques preferred. 7. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 8. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 9. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 10. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 11. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 12. Skill in interviewing and in conducting individual needs assessments. 13. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 14. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 15. Skill to navigate the internet for research and use of available resources. 16. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications. 17. Skill in motivational interviewing preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile. Additional Information Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

• Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Harmony Lopez Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3139 EMAIL Military Occupation Specialty Code The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide

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• Job Descriptions EEO Statement The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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