Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location:AUSTIN, TX
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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Transition Specialist
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Hospitals Section
Posting Number: 8868
Closing Date: 10/04/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

Knowledge of Texas State Hospital operations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to agency programs.
Knowledge of health and human services programs, services, policies, and procedures.
Awareness of guardianship principles and services.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
Skill in using computer software including word processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphic software.
Ability to make professional presentations and provide training.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including preparation of detailed reports.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Ability to market programs effectively.
Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures.

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

None required.
Licensed Social Worker preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor’s Office - Job Descriptions.

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