Unit Director - Texas Health and Human Services : Job Details

Unit Director

Texas Health and Human Services

Job Location : Denton,TX, USA

Posted on : 2025-03-03T14:17:02Z

Job Description :

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.

Functional Title: Unit Director

Job Title: Manager IV - DRS UD

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Timberhill - Admin

Posting Number: 618

Closing Date: 03/02/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Management

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Salary Range: $6,416.67 - $9,508.25

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Applicable

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Denton State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: Denton

Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Brief Job Description:

The Unit Director performs highly complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Each home provides the individuals residing there with a safe and homelike environment where they are provided individualized supports and services to reach their full potential.

These include 24-hour residential services provided by direct service professionals (DSPs), comprehensive behavioral treatment services, health care services, and skills training. Manages and coordinates residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit.

Serves in the capacity of Administrator on Duty in rotation and is on-call as needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

  • Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.
  • Confers with local SSLC leadership to develop strategic plans and long- and short-terms goals for the assigned homes.
  • Manages day-to-day activities, operations and delivery of programs and services provided for the assigned homes/units to ensure 24/7 programs and services.
  • Provides leadership and plans, assigns and supervises the activities of supervisory staff for each assigned home.
  • Coordinates, implements and evaluates operational policies and procedures.
  • Provides technical expertise, consultation, guidance, and support to staff on the assigned homes.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, HHSC policies and procedures related to State Supported Living Centers.
  • Knowledge of behavior support plans, skill acquisition plans, and psychiatric support plans.
  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
  • Ability to effectively manage crisis/emergency situations.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, and to train, schedule, supervise and prioritize the work of others.

    • Minimum Requirements:

    - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and

    - Two (2) years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, and

    - At least one (1) year of experience leading, directing and/or managing multiple staff members.

    OR

    - Four (4) years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, and

    - At least one (1) year of experience leading, directing and/or managing multiple staff members.

    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).

    Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

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