Remote-Eligible Transition Programs Lead, State Hospitals

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is seeking a Program Specialist VII, Transition Specialist Program Coordinator in Austin to lead the statewide HHSC Transition Program. The role focuses on managing complex patient transitions to community settings, developing tracking systems, and guiding a state-wide team of Transition Specialists with training and process improvement.

You will coordinate with State Hospitals, local authorities, and community providers, ensuring consistency, quality, and

Qualifications

• Three or more years in facilitating access to programs, benefits and/or services.
• Two years leading, participating in, and supporting focused program activities.
• One+ year in developing presentations and complex reports.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly; may work specific/rotating schedules, with possible overtime.
• Provide professional guidance to Transition Program Staff and stakeholders; identify obstacles and develop action plans.
• Lead training for State Hospital Transition Specialists; develop and monitor program activities and reports.
• Collaborate with agencies and executives to address barriers in patient placements and community programs.
• Serve as subject matter expert for HHSC patient placement contracting and operating procedures.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is seeking a Program Specialist VII, Transition Specialist Program Coordinator in Austin to lead the statewide HHSC Transition Program. The role focuses on managing complex patient transitions to community settings, developing tracking systems, and guiding a state-wide team of Transition Specialists with training and process improvement.

You will coordinate with State Hospitals, local authorities, and community providers, ensuring consistency, quality, and