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Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16285
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Up to $54,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/25/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is required.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Job Details
Job Summary
The Program Manager/Life Skills Coordinator organizes and manages programming in accordance with the mission and goals of rapid rehousing intervention for young adults with experiences of foster care, domestic violence, and homelessness. This role manages, coordinates and administers activities related to life skills, education, and employment by developing and implementing procedures, processes, services and systems. The position serves as liaison with community partners and other program staff to ensure cooperation, efficiencies and accomplishment of stated objectives.
This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.
Core Responsibilities
- Develops and coordinates life skills workshops and training to support young adults in enhancing skills to maintain stable housing and pursuit of postsecondary education.
- Provides job readiness coaching and coordination with workforce development agencies, employers, apprenticeship programs and educational institutions.
- Supports participants in understanding lease/rent obligations, utility management and housing related financial responsibilities.
- Conducts intake and service assessments from a trauma-informed perspective; refers participants to campus based and/or other community resources as appropriate. Follows up and tracks service utilization.
- Develops holistic safety plans in collaboration with youth experiencing domestic violence from a trauma-informed perspective that prioritizes urgent needs and confidentiality.
- Completes data entry into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for HUD compliance.
- Collaborates effectively with program partners and Youth Action Council to develop and sustain supportive services for program participants
- Implements and manages changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Provides task supervision for social work field students and/or peer advocates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
- One year of related work experience including training development and facilitation.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related graduate coursework in progress.
- Experience in a program supporting young adults with experiences of foster care and homelessness.
- Experience developing and facilitating workshops, curricula and training for young adults focused on life skills, employment, financial literacy and/or independent living.
- Experience with funded research projects.
- Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Experience with landlord navigation and local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Experience working in a state child welfare agency.
- Related experience including training development and facilitation.
- Bilingual, Spanish and English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Program Management Principles
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
Working Conditions
- Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.
Physical Demands
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16285
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Up to $54,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/25/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is required.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Job Details
Job Summary
The Program Manager/Life Skills Coordinator organizes and manages programming in accordance with the mission and goals of rapid rehousing intervention for young adults with experiences of foster care, domestic violence, and homelessness. This role manages, coordinates and administers activities related to life skills, education, and employment by developing and implementing procedures, processes, services and systems. The position serves as liaison with community partners and other program staff to ensure cooperation, efficiencies and accomplishment of stated objectives.
This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.
Core Responsibilities
- Develops and coordinates life skills workshops and training to support young adults in enhancing skills to maintain stable housing and pursuit of postsecondary education.
- Provides job readiness coaching and coordination with workforce development agencies, employers, apprenticeship programs and educational institutions.
- Supports participants in understanding lease/rent obligations, utility management and housing related financial responsibilities.
- Conducts intake and service assessments from a trauma-informed perspective; refers participants to campus based and/or other community resources as appropriate. Follows up and tracks service utilization.
- Develops holistic safety plans in collaboration with youth experiencing domestic violence from a trauma-informed perspective that prioritizes urgent needs and confidentiality.
- Completes data entry into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for HUD compliance.
- Collaborates effectively with program partners and Youth Action Council to develop and sustain supportive services for program participants
- Implements and manages changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Provides task supervision for social work field students and/or peer advocates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
- One year of related work experience including training development and facilitation.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related graduate coursework in progress.
- Experience in a program supporting young adults with experiences of foster care and homelessness.
- Experience developing and facilitating workshops, curricula and training for young adults focused on life skills, employment, financial literacy and/or independent living.
- Experience with funded research projects.
- Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Experience with landlord navigation and local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Experience working in a state child welfare agency.
- Related experience including training development and facilitation.
- Bilingual, Spanish and English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Program Management Principles
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
Working Conditions
- Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.
Physical Demands
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente34
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice27
- Thriveworks14
- Virginia Commonwealth University10
- McLaren Health Care9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services43
- Education42
- Government & Public Sector2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social work jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LSW, LCSW, or LMSW depending on the role
- Experience with case management, crisis intervention, or direct client services
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems or case management software
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits programs, and referral processes
- Ability to complete mandated reporter training and pass a background check
Tips for Your Social Work Job Search
List your licensure tier prominently
Employers screen for BSW, MSW, LSW, LCSW, and LCSW-C credentials before reading anything else. Put your current license, the issuing state, and expiration date in a dedicated line at the top of your resume, not buried in an education section.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A child protective services role and an inpatient psychiatric role both say social worker, but hiring managers want evidence you've worked with their specific population. Rewrite your bullet points to match the age group, setting, and presenting issues named in each posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists social work openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Translate case management metrics into impact
Vague statements like 'managed a caseload' tell hiring managers nothing. Describe the caseload size, the intervention types you used, and what outcomes shifted for clients, such as reduced crisis calls or successful reunifications, so your experience reads as evidence, not job description.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Social work interviews routinely use behavioral and ethical scenarios: a client discloses abuse, a family refuses services, or a colleague crosses a professional boundary. Practice structured responses that name the ethical principle, the immediate action, and how you documented it.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're working toward clinical licensure, the number of supervised hours an employer offers per month is a concrete benefit worth negotiating alongside salary. Ask whether a licensed supervisor is on staff, how often supervision meetings are held, and whether hours are documented in the format your state board requires.
Social Work Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most social workers?
The companies hiring the most social workers right now include Kaiser Permanente, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and Thriveworks, with the largest share of openings in New York, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems, county human services agencies, and community mental health centers consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many social work jobs are remote?
About 44% of social work openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote share in telehealth counseling, care coordination, and utilization review roles. Field-based positions in child welfare, school social work, and crisis response remain predominantly in-person due to the direct client contact those settings require.
How do you become a social worker?
You earn a bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then apply for your state's entry-level license, typically an LSW or BSW-level credential. Clinical roles require a master's degree in social work plus a set number of supervised practice hours before you sit for the LCSW or equivalent exam. Requirements differ by state, so confirm the exact hour and supervision requirements with your state licensing board.
How do you get hired in social work with little experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept new graduates, such as case aide, social work technician, or family support specialist positions, which treat field placement hours as qualifying experience. Highlight your supervised practicum in detail, name the population you served, the interventions you used, and the outcomes you tracked. County agencies and large nonprofit providers often hire entry-level candidates and provide structured supervision toward licensure as part of the job.
What does the social work interview process look like?
Most social work interviews start with a phone screen focused on licensure status and availability, followed by a panel interview with a hiring manager and at least one peer. Expect scenario questions drawn from real situations: a client in crisis, a mandatory reporting decision, or a boundary challenge with a family member. Some employers add a written case vignette or ask you to walk through how you'd document a specific client interaction before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to social work jobs?
You can find and apply to social work jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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