COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE - DSOP - Public Health
Salary
$36,753.60 - $40,435.20 Annually
Location
Tarrant County, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
11032
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary
Provide social service information, referrals, clerical support and follow-up case management services for persons in the community seeking assistance. Assist clients applying for public services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides social service information, referrals and follow up case management
Will identify clients through street outreach and solicitation at various public and private venues for disease risk reduction messages and screening opportunities
May contact parties for drug screens, call lab, call attorneys with results and keep files
May transport clients seeking service to the health department
Will perform venipuncture for clients seeking service at various venues in the county
Screens clients to determine immediate needs and makes proper referrals according to protocols
May perform outreach and educational functions in the community
May be required to make home visits as part of case management and client education which includes: driving to public or private client locations, dispensing health education information, delivering/administering medications under strict protocols and obtaining a completed general health questionnaire from clients
Documents all outreach activities and client services: pulls court jackets, searches records, contacts attorneys and prepares files for warehouse
May act as reception desk relief at noon and in the absence of the receptionist answering and phones and greeting clients
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED with one (1) year of experience working with the public.
Additional education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 50 pounds and perform outdoor setup of tables and tents for screening activities.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED with one (1) year of experience working with the public?
Required Question
Employer Tarrant County
Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Phone (817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov