Social Worker II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

1 month ago

San Antonio, Texas$4,020 - $5,178/moFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Social Worker II in United States. DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Key Responsibilities

-, monthly reports, special assignments and work activities in a professional and timely manner.

Works collaboratively with public health staff in the event of a regional or state disaster.

Requirements

needed basis to assist with a response and/or recovery effort because of their subject matter expertise and/or experience. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out

2 year preferred Experience in the use of community resources

2 years preferredExperience using effective organizational skills to meet deadlines

2 years preferred Experience in the use of computers and related equipment, including the use of Office Suite, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $4,020 - $5,178/mo

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.

Key Skills

Case ManagementConsultationNeeds AssessmentsService PlanningCommunity Resources LinkagePresentationTeamworkAdvocacyInformation And ReferralAdministrative DutiesReportingConflict ResolutionMediationProblem SolvingPolicy InterpretationTechnical Assistance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker II at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $4,020 - $5,178/mo.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($4k–$5k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Consultation, Needs Assessments, Service Planning, Community Resources Linkage, Presentation, Teamwork, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Performs complex social services work, providing advanced and comprehensive case management consultation for families with children who have health risks, conditions, or special health care needs across various state programs. This includes conducting home visits, determining eligibility, linking fa...

Benefits package: Insurance Coverage, State of Texas Group Benefits Plan, ERS Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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