Clerk

Date:
Feb 20, 2026 |

Location:

HARLINGEN, TX | Functional

Title:

Clerk I |

Job Title:

Clerk I | Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm | Department:
Psychology A | Posting Number: 14065 | Closing Date: 03/06/2026 | Posting Audience:
Internal and External | Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support | Salary Range: $2,306.75 - $3,139.75 | Pay Frequency:
Monthly | Salary Group: TEXAS-A-07 |

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

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.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

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!

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, Clerk I will be responsible for entry‑level clerical work in areas such as data entry, file maintenance, assistance with document request, and attending meetings for completing minutes for the various committees within the department. This position will work Monday‑Friday, with the shift being 8 AM – 5 PM. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.

The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

• 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.
• Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, logs, document requests, and other related forms.
• Attends departmental meetings/committees to serve as a scribe.
• Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures, assists the Director of Behavioral Health Services with various clerical duties.
• Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records.
• Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data.
• Files and maintains supplies, forms, records, and reports.
• May perform data entry and retrieval.
• 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 or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and written form.
• Knowledge of the facility Operating Procedures Manual (OPM).
• General knowledge of ICF/IID standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a clerical setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in clerical or administrative duties.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check,…