Unit Director

Job Overview

Date:
Feb 13, 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:

Unit Director

Job Title: Manager IV - DRS UD

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Childress - Admin

Posting Number: 13850

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Management

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Salary Range: $6,416.67 - $9,508.25

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: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Brenham State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: BRENHAM

Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36

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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.

The Unit Director performs highly complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Each home provides the individuals residing there with a safe and homelike environment where they are provided individualized supports and services to reach their full potential. These include 24‑hour residential services provided by direct service professionals (DSPs), comprehensive behavioral treatment services, health care services, and skills training.

Manages and coordinates residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit. Manages all residential services/direct support staff assigned to the homes. Ensures services such as psychology/behavioral services, active treatment/vocational services, nursing, medical, and qualified intellectual disabilities services are well integrated to provide optimal supports to the individuals residing in the assigned homes.

Ensures that the structure, staffing, and operations of all residential and program services conform with nationally accepted best practices for services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, the terms of the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations, in order to provide optimal care to the individuals served in the assigned home(s).

Establishes goals and objectives which proactively address potential issues and provides solutions for the assigned homes are focused on continuous quality improvement. Confers with local SSLC leadership to develop strategic plans and long‑ and short‑terms goals for the assigned homes. Develops, schedules, and prioritizes standards and processes for achieving established goals. Responds to crisis/emergency situations and takes immediate action to resolve the issue(s).

Actively participates in and/or facilitates meetings to represent the assigned homes.

Works under limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Programs (ADOP) or Director of Residential Services (DRS), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. For SSLCs with a unit model, manages all programming and treatment functions of the home, including supervising staff members in…