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Health & Human Services Comm

Program Specialist VI

Health & Human Services Comm, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208


Job Description:The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Program Specialist VI position with Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. HHSC is driven by its mission statement "We Serve Texas." The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes.

Under the direct supervision of the CCSC Director, the CCSC Senior Advisor performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major CS/CCS/CCSC initiatives, projects, and advance technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Seeks clarification or direction from CS Leadership, Legal Services as needed or required. Disseminates information, policy, and procedures.

The CCSC Senior Advisor provides consultation, coordination, and oversight and research of projects, assignments, studies, and analysis of operations. Also prepares reports associated with planning, developing, and implementing or administering projects for CCSC. Facilitates and assists in the establishment of priorities, standards, and measurements for determining progress in meeting goals. Prepares and facilitates the coordination of administrative reports and studies, legislative and other executive management presentations, and performs specialized research projects. Responsibilities include state and federal audit coordination and legislative coordination including legislative bill analysis for CCSC. As needed, participates in executive or personnel meetings with or as a representative of the CCSC Director.

The CCSC Senior Advisor exercises sound judgement in making critical decisions, analyzing complex information, interpreting State and Federal laws. Supports overall CCSC operations. Applies appropriate intervention and administrative remedies. Represents CCSC at meetings, workgroups, projects, and conferences. This position may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position requires professional communication and interaction with agency executive management and program staff, other state agency staff, elected officials and their staff, contractors, service providers, advocacy groups, consumers, families, and other stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Must also perform other duties as assigned and necessary.

EJF 1Develops and manages highly complex initiatives for CCSC by leading/participating in workgroups and projects. Conducts analysis of legislative bills, audit findings, Texas Administrative Code, contracting policy and procedures. Completes research, white papers, and provides high quality reports. Reviews contract policy and procedures to provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with staff across areas and agencies to oversee the development and implementation of policies related to contracting. Works to identify risks and issues and develops mitigation strategies and solutions.(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 30%)

EJF 2Tracks, compiles, and reports on all CCSC audits and performance measures. Prepares management presentations and performs specialized research projects. Oversees the development, preparation, and approval of agency memos. Reviews or drafts escalation emails to ensure CCS/CS leadership are made aware of issues with proposed mitigation/next steps. Receives, assigns, and tracks CS/CCS/CCSC assignments to ensure expectation is met with quality and timely completion of assignments. Attends personnel and confidential meetings and reviews or drafts documentation.(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 30%)

EJF 3Provides operational support to enrollment and monitoring teams and fosters a positive team environment. Updates CCSC management databases, employee directories, vacancy logs, and maintains permission sets for CCSC SharePoint. Maintains hiring forms such as job descriptions and candidate selection summaries(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 10%)

EJF 4Represents CCS and CCSC in internal and external conferences, meetings, work groups and projects. Provides consultative support and technical assistance to staff and leadership. Participates or leads coordination and collaborative efforts within CS and HHSC to provide proactive analyses of the impact of change and implementation of new systems, audit findings, Texas Administrative Code, policy, and completion of major HHSC projects.(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 10%)

EJF 5Handles special assignments, projects, and other duties as assigned.(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 20%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:Knowledge of government organization and administration.

Knowledge of community care services programs, policies, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management.

Knowledge of contract performance analyses and monitoring procedures.

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures relevant to contracts.

Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill in establishing and managing program performance requirements.

Skill in time management.

Skill in project management.

Skill in performing research and various research techniques.

Skill in effective oversight to include planning, development and implementation of systems and processes.

Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and propose effective solutions.

Ability to interpret and analyze statutes.

Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations and to draft clear and concise reports and correspondence regarding findings.

Ability to work independently within the context of role expectations and responsibilities.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to use Microsoft Office products.

Senior level knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, of negotiating contracts, of developing contracts, of business administration and accounting principles and practices, and of policies and procedures of contract management. Knowledge of contract enrollment and maintenance procedures, regulations, and policies. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding contract enrollment, maintenance, and administration. Knowledge of community care services programs, policies, rules, and regulations.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and projects and meeting tight deadlines. Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Skill in formulating written communication for various audiences. Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software. Skill in evaluating contracts and recommending continuation or termination of contracts, or adverse actions; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations regarding contract enrollment. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts. Ability to organize workload and set priorities. Ability to problem solve and mediate. Ability to write and edit contract requirements and specifications and to negotiate features of a contract. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to train and instruct others. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:Experience in interpreting policies, rules, and regulations of State and/or Federal laws. Experience in mentoring/training staff. Experience in quality review and quality control. Experience in HHSC Community Care Services preferred. Experience in contracting preferred. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in business, public administration, human services, or a related field. Work experience in the health and human services field can be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis.

Additional Information:This position may be eligible for full time telework or other HHSC office locations that may not be listed. Program specialist duties will require extensive travel and some overnight travel. Employees must have a valid driver license to perform duties. Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any programs it administers.In compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

MOS Code:MOS Code:OS, YN, YNS, 611X. 612X, 641X, 712X, OSS, PERS, 8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63GO, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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