Social Services Program Specialist

Overview

Date:
Jan 20, 2026

Location:

BRENHAM, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Social Services Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Spclst II Social Svcs

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Driscoll - Social Work

Posting Number: 12825

Closing Date: 04/20/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: BRENHAM

Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36

Other Locations: MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

• Perform moderately complex social services work and provide technical assistance to assist interdisciplinary team (IDT) members, SSLC leadership, residents and families/guardians/LARs to access and navigate programs and services related to the SSLC.
• Serve as liaison to guardians, family members and LARs for routine or non-routine notifications; assist in preparing and coordinating with social workers and admissions staff; gather, review and document information; prepare assigned reports.
• Provide technical assistance and administrative support to the transition specialist to coordinate community referrals; develop training materials for group education; conduct individual and group trainings; monitor compliance with policies.
• Assist in rights and decision-making assessments, trust fund requests, and training on topics including admissions, transfers, end-of-life issues and guardianship.
• Organize events, marketing and coordination for SSLC programs and activities; support disaster response, COOP and other agency requirements as assigned.

• Attend regular work and shifts as required; may include on-call, overtime or rotating schedules.
• Serve as liaison to guardians/LARs for notifications, address concerns, and coordinate with families and IDT to address issues.
• Participate in meetings, provide information at residence/family meetings, and deliver training on assigned topics.
• Review case information for new admissions, prepare social histories, and gather information on residents’ support systems and needs.
• Coordinate community referrals with transition staff; assist in obtaining documents (, birth certificate, SSN) and prepare administrative memos for placements.
• Provide rights-based training and support and monitor policy compliance; conduct investigations and revise policies as needed.
• Assist with residents’ trust funds and financial processes; coordinate with families and staff for purchases as needed.
• Support admissions, transfers, transitions, discharges and furloughs; assist families and IDT with end-of-life issues and guardianship timelines.
• Encourage program awareness; organize events and provide facility tours and community speaking engagements as assigned.
• Conduct surveys and stakeholder feedback processes; prepare reports and take action to improve service quality.
• Perform other duties including disaster response/COOP as needed.

• Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, HHSC policies, and the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement; understanding of client protections and human rights for ICF-IID.
• Ability to market programs, identify performance measures, and use computers (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Skill in facilitating meetings and group/individual training; ability to navigate programs and services; gather and analyze facts; collaborate on solutions; communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.
• Ability to analyze root causes, develop corrective plans, assess needs, and prepare reports.

• Registrations, Licensure…