CYSHCN Community Resources Coordinator

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework eligible

Travel up to 20%

Résumé du poste

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a CYSHCN Community Resources Coordinator to oversee statewide community-based initiatives and contracts. The role emphasizes contract management, developing work plans, and ensuring quality assurance for CYSHCN services.

The position is based in Austin, TX, with telework eligibility and up to 20% travel. Requires strong knowledge of public health contracts, RFPs, and program evaluation; salary range listed offers a monthly pay scale.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college; master’s in public health, public administration, or finance preferred.
• Experience in contract management and program oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee CYSHCN statewide community-based contracts and initiatives.
• Develop and manage contracts, work plans, and QA/improvement activities.
• Lead contract procurement processes (RFPs) and budget development; monitor performance.

Connaissances

Contract management

Budget planning

Public health knowledge

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's in public health/PA/finance preferred

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Functional Title: CYSHCN Community Resources Coordinator Job Title: Program Specialist V Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: CSHCN Systems Development Posting Number: 22594 Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $4,523.17 - $5,888.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: State Office Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Systems Development Group Manager, the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Community Resource Coordinator performs highly complex (senior-level) work requiring demonstrated knowledge of contract management, including consultative services and technical support related to the planning, development, and implementation of systems of care for CYSHCN, youth with disabilities, and their families. Oversees, manages, and coordinates CYSHCN statewide community-based contractors. Develop and manage contracts, work plans, and quality assurance and improvement activities. Activities support essential public health services and efforts to achieve the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant performance measures related to CYSHCN and their families in Texas communities. Coordinates, develops, and implements the Title V Block Grant action plan. Independently performs associated planning and collaborative activities with other agency programs, organizations, and groups that address issues pertaining to CYSHCN. Works under limited supervision, withconsiderablelatitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.

Leads and manages comprehensive programcontractoversight fortheCYSHCNsystemsdevelopmentgroup contractedcommunityinitiatives withconsiderableauthority forcontractdecisions regarding the details ofcontractdevelopment, planning (workplans with short and long-term goals), implementation, quality assurance and improvement activities, reporting, evaluation, networking, and coordination. Leads the development ofcontract request forproposals (RFPs) for program initiativesand CYSHCNapplication review and/or contract renewal processes. Negotiates contracts with selectedcommunity organizationsand consults with internal stakeholders and regional staff throughout the process. Responsible forCYSHCN contractbudget development and funding proposals. Reviews and evaluatesCYSHCN contractservice delivery methods, outputs, and activities; identifiescontract resourcegaps; and makes recommendations forcontractimprovement and funding based on review criteria. Schedules and performsCYSHCN contractquality assurance monitoring visits as needed. Responsible for the development ofCYSHCN contractquality assurance monitoring materials, preparation of on-site visits or desk reviews, and development of evaluation reports. Leads the annualCYSHCN contractreview of standards and the initial development of standards. PerformsCYSHCNcontractor’s programmatic risk assessments for assigned initiatives. (35%)

Plans and coordinates activities for specific Maternal and Child Health Section CYSHCN community-based initiatives that support Title V mandates, promotes Title V CYSHCN Performance Measures progress, and collaborates with other Title V Maternal and Child Health staff, other DSHS staff (central office and regional), providers, and families. Establishes program guidelines, goals and objectives, procedures, standards, and timelines. Provides consultation and technical assistance to providers, contractors, and DSHS regional staff. Identifies needed areas of change and makes recommendations to evaluate and improve program activities, including contractor activities. Works with stakeholders in assessing service needs and gaps. Supports the development and/or redesigning of systems of care. Collaborates with program staff in the planning, development, and implementation of new initiatives and the development of tools and instruments for collecting and analyzing data. Reports on these activities for the CYSHCN Systems Development Group.(30%)

Establishes effective partnerships and collaborative workgroups with other state agencies, disability service/advocacy organizations, consumer and provider groups, funding entities, and internal partners at DSHS to further the awareness of the needs and issues of children, youth, and adults with special health care needs and their families and collaboratively plan activities to address Title V CYSHCN Performance Measures. Represents the CYSHCN Systems Development Group, Maternal and Child Health Unit, and Department of State Health Services at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. Promotes the use of evidence-based practices. Seeks opportunities to integrate services for establishing medical homes, health care transition, and community inclusion for CYSHCN and their families. (15%)

Independently researches program policy/budget impact of services provided, systems changes, and grant proposals, including analysis of data from contractors and other state and federal programs, legislation, and strategic planning. Tracks and reports on progress toward strategic planning objectives. Develops and disseminates educational/outreach publications. Contributes to and confirms the accuracy of the content on the CYSHCN Systems Development Group website. Determines training needs. Develops and may deliver educational/training tools, presentations, and curricula on issues pertaining to CYSHCN to providers (including contractors), families, and staff through various formats. Confirms stakeholder involvement in educational/training material development and dissemination. (15%)

Other duties as assigned include 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, Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, and/or serving on the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) team. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of professional public health principles andcontractpractices,includingtrends, development, and quality improvement methods, and their application to the care ofCYSHCNand their families.

Knowledge of systems of care and support forCYSHCN,their families,and communities.

Knowledge ofCYSHCNservice systems including services provided by other state agencies and private entities.

Knowledge of federal and state laws and mandates which govern the delivery of services forCYSHCNand their families.

Knowledge of group process, leadership and communication techniques.

Knowledge of principles of planning.

Knowledge of contract bidding, development, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance.

Skill in assessing, planning, and implementing health care servicescontractsespecially as related toCYSHCNand their families.

Skill in organization and in directing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating diverse group or team activities.

Skill in organizing and conducting formal meetings/conferences.

Skill in the use of computers.

Skill in communicating information clearly, concisely, and effectively, verbally and in writing.

Skill in contract bidding, development, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance.

Skill in project reporting, presentation, and developing educational and training materials and presentations.

Skill in the use of computer software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for word processing, reports, and presentations of narrative and financial information and analysis.

Ability to represent the agency to stakeholders and the community.

Ability to understand and interpret complex laws and rules.

Ability to manage multiple and diverse tasks/projects.

Ability to coordinate and delegate work assignments to others.

Ability to exercise independent judgment in assessment of situations and interpretation of findings.

Ability to present in clear, concise, and positive manner both written and oral clinical and specific material.

Ability to communicate and work effectively independently or as lead or part of a work group or unit.

Ability to organize work assignments and team projects in an effective and efficient manner.

Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations, making decisions, and effectively working through areas of conflict.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

NA

Initial Screening Criteria

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a science, liberal arts, orfinancemajor with a master’s degree in public health, public administration, orfinancefield preferred.

At leasttwo years of experience withCYSHCNprogramming and policy development preferred.

At least two years of experience in contract or grant management and monitoring.

At least two yearsof experience inproject reporting, presentation, and developingcontract tracking materials.

Additional Information

Applicants selected for an interview will berequiredto complete an in-basket exercise.

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at [e-mail].

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, And Work Eligibility

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form

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