Clerk II-Unit Clerk

Overview

Date:
Jan 27, 2026

Location:

HARLINGEN, 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:

Clerk II-Unit Clerk

Job Title: Clerk II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: MH Series A

Posting Number: 13291

Closing Date: 04/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

Salary Range: $2,481.75 - $3,404.91

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

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:

Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

Other Locations:

List of MOS Codes and locations omitted for clarity.

Brief Job Description

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!

The Unit Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Clerk will work occasional flex hours as the need arises. The Unit Clerk is responsible for working harmoniously with peers, unit staff and other facility staff at all times. Responsibilities of this position include:

The Clerk II performs complex data-based work: moderate secretarial/clerical tasks focusing on typing, filing and organization of documents under the general supervision of the Residence Director. Other duties may include, but not limited to, timekeeping, maintaining office inventory, and the coordination of confidential information. The shift generally begins at 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some flexible hours may be required to complete special assignments.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist people served with training to teach daily living and vocational skills. Establish and maintain positive supportive relationships with employees, individuals served and individual's family members and friends.
• Establish and maintain practices that ensure the accurate and timely flow of written and verbal communication within and between departments.
• Completes typing of all professional reports by date assigned.
• Files all documents accurately as assigned.
• Performs duties of other clerical staff in their absence.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Managers and Home Supervisors regarding individual’s clothing and personal items.
• Monitors, maintains, and orders supplies for staff and residents by assigned dates set by the supply department. Supplies are stored in a timely manner and problems reported to Unit Director.
• Facilitates the financial transaction process (including picking up and distributing money) as assigned.
• Continually enhance job performance by participating in career growth and developmental activities.
• Consistently performs special assignments to the performance expectations specified by the Residence Director.
• Ensures that all time keeping…