Pays $54k-$71k — $20k below the Social Worker market median of ~$91k (390 jobs)
Social Worker III (Human Services)
About the Role
Telework eligible. Day shift, up to 40% travel. TBI/SCI rehabilitation case management. San Antonio, TX. $54K-$71K.
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Social Worker III – Telework Eligible, State Benefits in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $4523.17 - $5888.50/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Telework eligible
- PSLF eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker III performs case management and eligibility determination for individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries using a person-centered, wraparound approach. They also provide ongoing support, resource facilitation, and discharge planning while collaborating with community providers to ensure effective service delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and at least two years of experience in case management and treatment planning. Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 24% have no call, 46% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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