Social Worker III
Listed compensation
$62k-$87k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Social Worker III – State Benefits, Pension, San Antonio in SAN ANTONIO, TX, US. 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: $5175 - $7253.83/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
- Generous Time Off Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible Employer
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in SAN ANTONIO, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker III performs complex social services work, including acting as a liaison for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure appropriate care and support. They also supervise staff, coordinate admissions and discharges, and develop training materials to promote self-advocacy and rights.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social work with three years of experience, or a Master's degree in Social Work, and possess a valid LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW license. Additionally, one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker III at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,845 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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 ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
- On-site
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
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