The Social Worker III performs and documents highly complex social services work including serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative and others to assure ongoing care, treatment and support through the use of person-centered practices. This position gathers information to assess the individual's support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed.  This position completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates. This position may also support the assessment of the individual's rights and capacity to make decisions and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights. This position designs and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights and develops training curriculum and materials. This position assists with the coordination of admissions, transfers, transitions and discharges, as needed.  This position assigns and/or supervises the work of others.  The Social Worker III works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

The Social Worker is required to maintain licensure in accordance with Texas Board of Social Work Examiners. LBSW, LMSW or LCSW is required. LMSW or LCSW is preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in social work and three years of social work experience, or master’s degree in social work.

One year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Salary/Compensation: $4,263 - $6,779 per month