CYSHCN Health Coordinator

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Telework eligible

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Program Specialist V to oversee CYSHCN systems development, coordinating the Title V Block Grant activities and guiding the CYSHCN State Action Plan.

You will lead data-driven evaluation, publish educational materials, and collaborate with internal and external partners to improve services for children and youth with special health care needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college; master’s preferred for advancement.
• Experience in public health policy development and CYSHCN programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular schedule and perform duties.
• Lead CYSHCN content for Title V grant applications and develop State Action Plan.
• Design and evaluate program quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop CYSHCN publications and train materials for providers and families.
• Establish partnerships with agencies and disability organizations.
• Represent the team at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Public health principles

Quality improvement

CYSHCN knowledge

Data analysis

Report writing

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s in public health or public administration preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date: Sep 9, 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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Position Details

Functional Title: CYSHCN Health Coordinator

Job Title: Program Specialist V

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: CSHCN Systems Development

Posting Number: 16955

Closing Date: 09/22/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Shift: Day

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description

Under the supervision of the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Systems Development Group Manager, the CYSHCN Health Coordinator performs highly advanced consultative policy services and technical work. This position plans, develops, and implements systems of care for CYSHCN, children and youth with disabilities, and their families. This position activities support essential public health services and efforts to achieve Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant performance measures. This position coordinates, develops, and carries out the Title V Block Grant’s CYSHCN State Action Plan and leads collaborative activities with agency programs and organizations. This position works under limited supervision and exercises considerable latitude 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.
• Oversees the coordination and development of CYSHCN content for the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application. This position provides leadership to plan and coordinate the CYSHCN State Action Plan including developing objectives, strategies, and evidence-based measures. This position monitors staff and contractor activities and guides needs assessment efforts such as survey dissemination and stakeholder feedback sessions. Additionally, this position collects and analyzes data while collaborating with teams to provide block grant technical assistance. (35%)
• Generation ideas and design methods for program quality improvement initiatives. This position identifies areas of change and recommends or implements techniques to evaluate and improve program and contractor activities. This position assesses and addresses staff CYSHCN educational needs. Additionally, this position develops and evaluates administrative policies and provides instruction and guidance to staff and contractors. (20%)
• Contributes to articles and develops and disseminates CYSHCN educational and outreach publications. This position confirms the accuracy of content on the group’s website. This position develops and delivers educational and training tools, presentations, and curricula regarding CYSHCN to providers, families, and staff. This position also confrims stakeholder involvement in the development and dissemination of all educational and training materials. (15%)
• Establishes effective CYSHCN partnerships and collaborative workgroups with state agencies, disability organizations, consumer groups, and internal DSHS partners. This position promotes awareness of CYSHCN and their families. This position collaboratively plans activities to address block grant CYSHCN performance measures. (10%)
• Represents the CYSHCN Systems Development Group, the Maternal and Child Health Section, and the Department of State Health Services at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars, and on boards, panels, and committees. (10%)
• Reviews, tracks, and prepares state and federal legislation analysis relevant to maternal and child health and CYSHCN. This position researches, prepares, and assists with the evaluation and development of grant opportunities, contracts, and fiscal impact reports. Additionally, this position coordinates special initiatives implementation. (5%)
• 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 and practices including quality improvement methods and their application to the care of CYSHCN, child and young adults with disabilities, and their families.
• Knowledge of state and national performance measures related to children and youth with special health care needs.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and current trends relevant to CYSHCN and young adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of needs assessment and strategic planning processes and their application in public health service delivery.
• Knowledge of state and federal program, contract, and grant monitoring, evaluation, and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge and experience in coordinating agency services and interagency planning to integrate service systems and improve healthcare quality.
• Skill in using computer software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) to process narrative and financial data into reports and presentations.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to share information clearly, concisely, and effectively .
• Skill in developing educational and training materials and presentations regarding public health topics.
• Skill in project development, planning, funding, management, and evaluation, including grant-writing.
• Skill in gathering, assembling, correlating, and analyzing large datasets and large amounts of policy information to draw conclusions and make decisions regarding program impact.
• Ability to quickly study and synthesize concepts relevant to CYSHCN and their families and integrate these concepts into program planning and service implementation.
• Ability to oversee program activities and establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop, organize, and prioritize assignments workloads and to address group or section needs.
• Ability to work effectively within teams and with diverse groups to organize and coordinate complex tasks.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations, making decisions, and effectively resolving conflict.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

NA

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a relevant science or liberal arts field. A master’s degree in public health or public administration is preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in public health, maternal and child health, and/or health care policy development including CYSHCN programming and policy development is preferred.
• At least two years of experience developing, writing, and presenting program policy reports and communications.
• Experience developing and overseeing project coordination and completion.

Additional Information

Applicant will complete a skills assessment after the interview.

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

Nearest Major Market

Austin