RCCL Program Administrator - Remote Leadership Role

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Program Administrator/Manager III for the Residential Child Care Regulation in the Four Corner’s District. You will lead the CCR program, supervise multiple supervisors, and coordinate staffing, budgeting, and enforcement actions to protect children in care.

The role requires strong leadership, policy interpretation, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience in childcare regulation, child protective services, residential childcare, or closely related fields.
• Skill in promoting effective management practices.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work independently.
• Ability to plan, direct, and assign responsibilities and supervise a large geographic area.
• Ability to use basic computer programs for e-mail, Internet, and word processing.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops the performance of supervisors who report directly to the position and those that are assigned to the position’s area of responsibility.
• Evaluates performance through case readings, quality assurance and other statistical reports, observation of staff, and recommends appropriate action in areas in need of improvement.
• Selects, manages, evaluates, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance reviews.
• Attends CCR supervisor meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings and conferences to assist in planning, coordinating, supervising, and administering the CCR program. (35%)
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring supervisors and their employees have completed case management actions, processed decisions, and recommended enforcement actions, when necessary, in accordance with the LPPH, HRC, and TAC to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in care. (35%)
• Interprets and advises CCR staff, other HHSC staff, agency and facility staff, elected officials, legal personnel, provider organizations, and the general public regarding program policies and procedures. (10%).
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring supervisors participate in community engagement activities. In addition, the employee participated in activities to inform the public and stakeholders about the program. (10%)
• Maintains current knowledge of child development, regulatory practices, health and safety, applicable law and rule, and related fields that support CCR mission of continuing education. (5%)
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, both internal and external, at the direction of CCR Leadership. Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations and support a quality program. (5%)

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Independent judgment

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Program Administrator/Manager III for the Residential Child Care Regulation in the Four Corner’s District. You will lead the CCR program, supervise multiple supervisors, and coordinate staffing, budgeting, and enforcement actions to protect children in care.

The role requires strong leadership, policy interpretation, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.