Social Services Specialist Jobs in Texas
Social Services Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with steady demand from state agencies, nonprofit networks, and healthcare systems at every level from entry-level caseworkers through senior program managers. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the largest concentrations of openings, with major employers like the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Health and Human Services, and Baylor Scott and White Health consistently hiring. Child welfare, veterans services, and behavioral health case management are the most in-demand specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Type:
Leading District Professional/Specialist - District Professional
Date Posted:
2/9/2026
Location:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Specialist II – Intervention Services
Department: INTERVENTION
Reports to: Director, Restorative & Responsive Settings
PC: Multiple Positions
Grade 203
187 Days
Salary: $56,480 - $68,047
FLSA Status: Exempt
Some positions may be grant-funded and are contingent on availability of funds.
Position Purpose
Works with students district wide to accelerate learning, and close achievement gaps by supporting their social and emotional health needs. Collaborates with campus staff and administrators to enhance and improve student academic achievement through the delivery of evidence-based programs and services that address students' emotional, social, and behavioral health needs in the academic setting. Additionally, the Intervention Specialist serves as the district support partner in the area of crisis response.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Instructional & Program Support
- Provides campus-based, short-term individual and structured group counseling services, for students identified under Special Education and being at-risk in the following areas: (academic, attendance, social/emotional, mental health, and behavior).
- Assist in supporting students in alternative placements through use of guided lessons in the OCI & ISS environment.
- Follows up and supports students transitioning to and from the district's Discipline Alternative Educations Program (DAEP).
- Develops Student Support Plans and provides follow-up.
- Provides information, knowledge, and skill to inform parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders on best practices.
- Utilizes appropriate data collection and progress monitoring to track academic, social, and behavior progress.
- Facilitates conflict resolution amongst students.
- Teaches students developmentally appropriate behavior replacement strategies.
- Supports staff with positive behavior intervention.
School & Community Relations
- Develops appropriate relationships with students and parents.
- Serves as a campus resource to faculty, staff, and administration, and community agencies in areas of intervention and mental health services.
- Demonstrates brief solution-focused interventions in working with students, families, and staff.
- Makes home visits as needed to gather information relating to students.
- Provides community resources as needed.
- Participates in campus students support teams to develop solutions for at-risk students.
- Implements appropriate awareness and prevention programs and classroom presentations in collaboration with other Guidance and Counseling personnel.
- Follow up with referrals/allegations related to the reporting programs such as Friends For Life, or reports made by school staff, students, and parents.
- Coordinates student leadership initiatives, as appropriate.
Crisis Support
- Provides intervention services in situations that are deemed crisis or critical by campus administrators to students, parents, and school staff.
- Assist in redirecting and de-escalating crisis behavior.
- Provides suicide risk prevention education to school staff, students, and parents as required by state law in collaboration with Guidance & Counseling personnel.
- Serves as a member of the Trauma Response Team, coordinating crisis response on campus as well as responding to other campuses affected by a traumatic event as requested.
- Conducts suicide screeners for students (including emergency parent conferences), and providing community resources.
- Provides case management services to students with severe and frequent behavior concerns.
- Coordinates social services that are beyond the purview of the campus.
- Coordinates crisis response in collaboration with district-level guidance and counseling staff. Response may include irregular hours, outside of the school day.
Program Management
- Provides campus leadership in the development and delivery of programs and services to the students and parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other required documents electronically.
- Follow and support the FWISD Guidance and Counseling framework.
- Adhere to ethics including Texas Educator Code of Ethics, School Social Work, and/or appropriate Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council standards.
- Work within the scope of school-based systems and programs.
- Ensures confidentiality with students and family records.
Safety
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Personal Work Relationships
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Engage in professional roles and relationships with students and stakeholders that foster wellness and student success.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills.
- Knowledge of casework methods.
- Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
- Skill in individual and group counseling.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with staff and the community in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Skill in providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams, including teams from other departments.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to effectively conference with teachers, parents, and students.
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
- Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff.
- Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities.
- Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; may work outside; regular districtwide travel to student homes.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Mental Health & Human Service required;
- Master's degree from accredited college or university in a relevant field preferred.
Certification/License:
Possess a valid Texas professional license in at least one of the following in the State of Texas.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC);
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC);
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT);
- Licensed Social Worker (LBSW, LMSW, LCSW).
Experience:
Required Experience:
- 3-5 years' providing services to children and/or adolescents, especially those at high risk.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience using prevention and intervention skills with students and families;
- Experience with trauma-informed critical incidence response;
- Experience with school-aged populations including experience using prevention and intervention skills with students and families.
Approved combinations:
| Education | Experience |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5 years |
| Master's degree | 3 years |
Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Leading District Professional/Specialist - District Professional
Date Posted:
2/9/2026
Location:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Specialist II – Intervention Services
Department: INTERVENTION
Reports to: Director, Restorative & Responsive Settings
PC: Multiple Positions
Grade 203
187 Days
Salary: $56,480 - $68,047
FLSA Status: Exempt
Some positions may be grant-funded and are contingent on availability of funds.
Position Purpose
Works with students district wide to accelerate learning, and close achievement gaps by supporting their social and emotional health needs. Collaborates with campus staff and administrators to enhance and improve student academic achievement through the delivery of evidence-based programs and services that address students' emotional, social, and behavioral health needs in the academic setting. Additionally, the Intervention Specialist serves as the district support partner in the area of crisis response.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Instructional & Program Support
- Provides campus-based, short-term individual and structured group counseling services, for students identified under Special Education and being at-risk in the following areas: (academic, attendance, social/emotional, mental health, and behavior).
- Assist in supporting students in alternative placements through use of guided lessons in the OCI & ISS environment.
- Follows up and supports students transitioning to and from the district's Discipline Alternative Educations Program (DAEP).
- Develops Student Support Plans and provides follow-up.
- Provides information, knowledge, and skill to inform parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders on best practices.
- Utilizes appropriate data collection and progress monitoring to track academic, social, and behavior progress.
- Facilitates conflict resolution amongst students.
- Teaches students developmentally appropriate behavior replacement strategies.
- Supports staff with positive behavior intervention.
School & Community Relations
- Develops appropriate relationships with students and parents.
- Serves as a campus resource to faculty, staff, and administration, and community agencies in areas of intervention and mental health services.
- Demonstrates brief solution-focused interventions in working with students, families, and staff.
- Makes home visits as needed to gather information relating to students.
- Provides community resources as needed.
- Participates in campus students support teams to develop solutions for at-risk students.
- Implements appropriate awareness and prevention programs and classroom presentations in collaboration with other Guidance and Counseling personnel.
- Follow up with referrals/allegations related to the reporting programs such as Friends For Life, or reports made by school staff, students, and parents.
- Coordinates student leadership initiatives, as appropriate.
Crisis Support
- Provides intervention services in situations that are deemed crisis or critical by campus administrators to students, parents, and school staff.
- Assist in redirecting and de-escalating crisis behavior.
- Provides suicide risk prevention education to school staff, students, and parents as required by state law in collaboration with Guidance & Counseling personnel.
- Serves as a member of the Trauma Response Team, coordinating crisis response on campus as well as responding to other campuses affected by a traumatic event as requested.
- Conducts suicide screeners for students (including emergency parent conferences), and providing community resources.
- Provides case management services to students with severe and frequent behavior concerns.
- Coordinates social services that are beyond the purview of the campus.
- Coordinates crisis response in collaboration with district-level guidance and counseling staff. Response may include irregular hours, outside of the school day.
Program Management
- Provides campus leadership in the development and delivery of programs and services to the students and parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other required documents electronically.
- Follow and support the FWISD Guidance and Counseling framework.
- Adhere to ethics including Texas Educator Code of Ethics, School Social Work, and/or appropriate Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council standards.
- Work within the scope of school-based systems and programs.
- Ensures confidentiality with students and family records.
Safety
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Personal Work Relationships
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Engage in professional roles and relationships with students and stakeholders that foster wellness and student success.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills.
- Knowledge of casework methods.
- Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
- Skill in individual and group counseling.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with staff and the community in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Skill in providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams, including teams from other departments.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to effectively conference with teachers, parents, and students.
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
- Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff.
- Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities.
- Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; may work outside; regular districtwide travel to student homes.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Mental Health & Human Service required;
- Master's degree from accredited college or university in a relevant field preferred.
Certification/License:
Possess a valid Texas professional license in at least one of the following in the State of Texas.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC);
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC);
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT);
- Licensed Social Worker (LBSW, LMSW, LCSW).
Experience:
Required Experience:
- 3-5 years' providing services to children and/or adolescents, especially those at high risk.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience using prevention and intervention skills with students and families;
- Experience with trauma-informed critical incidence response;
- Experience with school-aged populations including experience using prevention and intervention skills with students and families.
Approved combinations:
| Education | Experience |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5 years |
| Master's degree | 3 years |
Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Social Services Specialist Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission3
- Driscoll Children's Hospital2
- Cook Incorporated1
- Fort Worth Independent School District1
- Harris County1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Government & Public Sector4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Education1
- Insurance1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social services specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field required
- Experience with Texas Health and Human Services or DFPS case management systems preferred
- Knowledge of Texas state benefit programs, eligibility rules, and referral networks
- Proficiency in case documentation software and state client management databases
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills strongly preferred in South and Central Texas markets
- Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation for field visits required
Social Services Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social services specialist in Texas?
Most social services specialist roles in Texas require at least a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related human services field. While Texas does not require a state license for generalist social services specialist positions, roles with clinical or direct counseling duties may require licensure through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Master Social Worker designation. Government and nonprofit employers typically prioritize candidates with relevant field placement or internship experience.
How much do social services specialists make in Texas?
Social services specialists in Texas earn a median of about $48,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,040 for the lowest 10% to over $71,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire social services specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring social services specialists in Texas right now include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Driscoll Children's Hospital, and Cook Incorporated, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large public-sector infrastructure, including county health departments and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, means government agencies account for a significant share of consistent, long-term openings.
Which Texas cities have the most social services specialist jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth have the most social services specialist openings in Texas. Houston's scale as the state's largest city drives volume through its public health systems and nonprofit corridor, Dallas and Fort Worth concentrate openings around major health systems and county human services departments, and San Antonio's large military-connected population sustains steady demand in veterans and family services programs.
Are there remote social services specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because many social services specialist roles involve in-person client visits, field assessments, and court-related duties. About 9% of social services specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remote share concentrated in intake, eligibility review, and case coordination functions that rely primarily on phone and database work.
How can I get hired as a social services specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, both of which hire entry-level eligibility workers and caseworker trainees with a qualifying bachelor's degree and no prior experience. Adjacent roles such as community health worker, family resource coordinator, or benefits eligibility technician at county departments or nonprofit agencies like Catholic Charities of Texas serve as strong lateral entry points. Completing a supervised field placement at a Texas agency during your degree and obtaining student membership through the National Association of Social Workers Texas chapter gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to social services specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to social services specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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