State Health Coordinator

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

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a State Health Coordinator to oversee CYSHCN systems of care and lead Title V Block Grant efforts. This role informs policy, guides program development, and partners with state agencies to improve child health outcomes.

Under supervisory guidance, you will coordinate data analysis, develop educational tools, and manage staff activities to ensure timely delivery of services while supporting disaster readiness and COOP planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement CYSHCN systems of care.
• Lead CYSHCN State Action Plan and coordinate stakeholder feedback sessions.
• Monitor staff and contractor activities and perform data analysis.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and training tools for providers, families, and staff.
• Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and on boards; collaborate with partners.

Skills

Public health

Policy development

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Career Opportunities: State Health Coordinator (22946)

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 .

Functional Title:

State Health Coordinator
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: CSHCN Systems Development
Posting Number: 22946
Closing Date: 11/16/2026
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: None
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:

N/A

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