Competency, Training, and Development Director

Job Overview

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Competency, Training, and Development Director (CTD Director)
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Commission
• Department:
  General Administration
• Posting Number: 13509
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
• Salary Range: $6,000.00 – $8,304.83 per month
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Shift: Day (First)
• Telework:
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
  Full Time
• FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Terrell Center for Youth, 1200 E Brin, Terrell, TX
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Closing Date: 02/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Terrell, TX

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.

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? If you appreciate teamwork and believe in the value of dependable, trustworthy hard work, we invite you to join HHSC, dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

• Coordinate and oversee all activities of the CTD Department to ensure staff are properly oriented, trained, and competent for each facility position.
• Plan, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate all facility training programs and continuing‑education opportunities.
• Analyze training needs, prepare instructional materials, and coordinate training sessions.
• Ensure sufficient class offerings to meet expected facility training compliance and provide continuing education.
• Supervise and develop CTD Department staff, delegating assignments and ensuring competency and timely evaluations.
• Ensure 95% training compliance for staff, develop curriculum and training manuals, and maintain training rooms, equipment, and materials.
• Respond to audit reports, maintain survey‑readiness status, and prepare training reports as required by internal and external standards.
• Act as liaison with Central Administration, State Office, educational institutions, and local colleges to coordinate education programs and schedule courses.
• Serve as backup instructor for Training Specialists and support the facility’s needs as required.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activations, which may involve alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to the facility, HHSC, the State of Texas, and the CTD Department.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of training procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in designing, writing, editing, and producing educational, informational, and technical materials for diverse audiences.
• Skill in analyzing data for the production of training materials and required departmental reports.
• Skill in dealing with facility staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and motivate others in a professional manner.
• Ability to analyze training needs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, effectively, and concurrently.
• Ability to use computer systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet), and other training software.
• Ability to use charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and other technological tools.
• Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make varied decisions within broad guidelines/parameters.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it within 90 days after hire date.
• Applicants with an out‑of‑state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state…