Civil Rights Program Specialist VI (Telework Eligible)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Civil Rights Program Specialist VI to lead advanced training, policy, and quality management within the Civil Rights Office. You will oversee investigations, data reporting, and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliance with civil rights laws and agency policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and mentoring staff, with telework eligibility and a focus on complex civil rights initiatives across the agency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Civil rights experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in conducting civil rights complaint investigations.
• Experience in processing reasonable accommodation requests.
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution.
• Experience in conducting training and handling employment/service laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced review, research, analysis, and evaluation on complex civil rights program issues and CRO activities.
• Develops and conducts civil rights training; directs goals and standards for projects and initiatives.
• Monitors reports, analyzes trends, and recommends changes to improve CRO functions.
• Leads projects; mentors staff; coordinates stakeholders and external partners.
• Investigates complaints, processes accommodation requests, and prepares detailed reports.

Skills

Policy analysis

Technical writing

Training development

Investigation

Mediation

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Civil Rights Program Specialist VI to lead advanced training, policy, and quality management within the Civil Rights Office. You will oversee investigations, data reporting, and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliance with civil rights laws and agency policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and mentoring staff, with telework eligibility and a focus on complex civil rights initiatives across the agency.