Assistant Unit Director

Texas Health and Human Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Denton seeks an Assistant Unit Director to lead a residential unit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires prior health care or administration experience, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of work experience in health care or business administration, social work, or public health.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in health care administration, public health, business administration, social work or related field.
• Direct supervisory experience in a residential facility may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and may work a fixed or rotating shift and overtime as required.
• Supervises unit staff and supports performance evaluations.
• Ensures adequate staffing and monitors compliance with schedules, leave and overtime policies.
• Monitors safety, documentation and staff interactions; enforces audits and plans of correction.
• Acts as Acting Unit Director as needed and supports training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration / public health / business administration

Job description

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: DENTON, 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.

Job Information

• Functional Title: Assistant Unit Director
• Job Title: Assistant Unit Director
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Timberhill - Admin
• Posting Number: 22670
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Management
• Salary Range: $4,750.00 - $6,779.25
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Location

• Facility Location: Denton State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: DENTON
• Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

MOS Codes

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Brief Job Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

Essential Job Functions

• 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 in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Establishes and maintains positive, supportive relationships with employees, individuals served, family members and visitors in order to create an environment of caring, dignity and respect.
• Provides formal/informal supervision and support to unit staff in accordance with facility procedures to ensure the effective delivery of needed services (health, safety, individual support planning, etc.). Implements Positive Performance Management system per facility guidelines in order to improve staff performance, attendance and work behavior. Assists Unit Director in conducting performance evaluations of assigned staff in order to give employees timely feedback on their performance.
• Monitors the implementation of unit staff management systems (staff schedules, staff assignment sheets, deployment, leave approval, overtime utilization, etc.) in order to ensure adequate staff coverage to meet minimums. Monitors the utilization of staffing resources to maintain fair distribution of overtime. Follows facility procedures when granting/approving leave requests to ensure fairness.
• Makes regular rounds/visits as required throughout the unit to monitor scheduled activities to ensure safety and implementation of levels of supervision, positive behavior support plans, physical/nutritional management plans, documentation of injuries, restraint documentation, cleanliness and appropriate staff to resident interactions.
• Monitors and enforces unit compliance with internal and external audits and plans of correction to ensure safe environments that promote dignity and respect of individuals served.
• Monitors the reduction of abuse, neglect and exploitation, unusual incidents, injuries and restraints through implementation of applicable facility procedures to ensure the health and safety of individuals served.
• Serves as the Acting Unit Director as needed.
• Ensures that assigned staff participates in mandatory training in order to ensure staff competence and development.
• Ensures compliance with all ICF/IID conditions of participation, Life Safety Code regulations and continued progress toward the requirements of the Settlement Agreement.
• Takes action in regard to financial responsibilities such as annual budget planning, activity fund monitoring, trust fund oversight and property inventory.
• Other duties as assigned including but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ICF/IID Standards, facility and departmental policies and procedures, Positive Performance Program and record-keeping procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers, Microsoft Office software and other business software, copiers, printers and fax machines.
• Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, with the ability to direct and instruct.
• Ability to work independently, to work cooperatively in a teamwork situation, to work harmoniously in general with co-workers and plan, assign and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives, solve problems, make decisions, and use good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
• Knowledge of basic residential services, program planning and training techniques.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of facility policies, DADS regulations, Settlement Agreement, Life Safety Code, ICF/IID, applicable building standards, etc.
• Knowledge of Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) techniques with the ability to appropriately apply this knowledge as needed.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet work deadlines.
• Knowledge of program planning and training techniques.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

None

Initial Screening Criteria

• Three (3) years of work experience in health care or business administration, social work, or public health.
• Two (2) years of experience in a management position in a residential program area/home/unit in an ICF/IID residential facility serving more than 50 individuals.
• Prefer bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major course work in health care administration, social work, public health, business administration, human resources, education or a related field.
• Direct supervisory experience in a program area/home/unit in an ICF/IID residential facility may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

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 Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. 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. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.

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.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market

Denton

Nearest Secondary Market

Dallas