Senior Program Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Community Health, Health Promotion
Overview
Date:
Jan 21, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, 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:
Senior Program Specialist
Job Title: Program Specialist VII
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Community Partner Proj - Mgmt
Posting Number: 13046
Closing Date: 02/04/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $7,652.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 40%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO
Job Location Address: 11307 ROSZELL
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Job Description: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Community Access (CA) Community Engagement (CE) department is seeking individuals to join an exciting, dynamic team in a high-performing, innovative environment. AES provides an integrated, streamlined approach to connecting individuals with services and supports, reducing institutionalization, enabling them to remain in their communities, and promoting economic and personal self-sufficiency.
AES strives to achieve its goals of delivering best-in-class customer service to clients and stakeholders; strengthening oversight, integrity, and accuracy; seeking innovative ways to streamline and improve service delivery; fostering a culture of excellence; and promoting departmental efficiency and responsible stewardship of agency resources.
SNAP Outreach is dedicated to raising awareness about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) across Texas communities. The program partners with community organizations to inform low-income households about SNAP’s availability, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. Our goal is to empower individuals to access the benefits they need through self-service tools, ultimately fostering economic and personal self-sufficiency.
The Senior Program Specialist (Program Specilaist VII) leads SNAP Outreach initiatives at a senior level, providing advanced consulting services and technical assistance for their planning, development, and implementation. This role ensures alignment with agency goals while complying with state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include representing the SNAP Outreach Program in meetings with internal and external stakeholders and participating in various committees as necessary.
Key duties include preparing accurate, high-quality documents and summaries, collaborating with staff to identify and implement continuous program improvements, and overseeing risk and compliance activities. The role also encompasses assisting with day-to-day operations, addressing escalated issues, and developing and reviewing critical reports and legislative analyses. Additionally, training team members and guiding them to prioritize their work effectively are essential.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. They should be committed to enhancing community services and thrive in an environment that values innovation and new ideas. The candidate will strive for excellence by taking pride in their work, demonstrating complex problem-solving abilities, and embracing teamwork. This position may be eligible for telework.
Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.
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