Strategic Youth Programs Lead, State Hospitals

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a State Hospital Youth Program Coordinator to lead continuity of care strategies for child and adolescent services across state hospitals, residential facilities, and community providers.

The role emphasizes planning, policy development, and collaboration with facility leadership to improve patient outcomes, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas.
• Ability to research and implement evidence-based programs; establish program goals and objectives.
• Skills in program management monitoring and in operating computers and applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and participate in committees to contribute expertise and insights.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budget considerations for assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing plans within budgeted resources and assist with hiring of facility staff.
• Provide mentoring, consultation, and training to facility staff on compliance with policies for youth programs.
• Assist in establishing clear, measurable program goals for youth programs in collaboration with the Operational Planning Manager.
• Analyze and evaluate programs to identify opportunities for improvement and develop action plans.
• Support policy development and data analysis in response to legislative inquiries, and track implementation of mandates.

Skills

Public administration

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Data analysis

Public speaking

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a State Hospital Youth Program Coordinator to lead continuity of care strategies for child and adolescent services across state hospitals, residential facilities, and community providers.

The role emphasizes planning, policy development, and collaboration with facility leadership to improve patient outcomes, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.