School-Based Services Lead Advisor: Policy & Impact

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Nacogdoches (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 Commission (HHSC) seeks a School-Based Services Lead Advisor to oversee SHARS-related policy initiatives and provide expert guidance to the Medicaid and CHIP Services team. This role requires strong leadership, policy analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across Texas agencies.

The position emphasizes project management, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship of staff, with travel across the state and telework options.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree related to health policy, education policy, or another relevant teaching or social services domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of complex medical benefit initiatives, including the SHARS program.
• Oversee and direct administrative functions for the school-based services staff; plan, prioritize, and assign work.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/education policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a School-Based Services Lead Advisor to oversee SHARS-related policy initiatives and provide expert guidance to the Medicaid and CHIP Services team. This role requires strong leadership, policy analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across Texas agencies.

The position emphasizes project management, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship of staff, with travel across the state and telework options.