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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Assistant Director of Programs in Corpus Christi, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionDirector IV - ADOP - 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{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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!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 Director IV, Assistant Director of Programs (ADOP), performs highly advanced managerial work establishing the strategic plan for and guiding, directing, and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the residential programs and services division of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) in accordance with operational standards set out by HHSC and the SSLC division. SSLCs provide 24-hour residential services, comprehensive behavioral treatment services and health care services, including physician services, nursing services, and dental services. Other services include skills training; occupational, physical and speech therapies, vocational programs, and services to maintain connections between residents and their families and natural support systems. Administers and directs all residential programs and services provided by direct support professionals, all day program services including both in-home and out-of-home skill acquisition programs, clinical services in the areas of psychology/behavioral services, habilitation therapies, and services provided by Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDPs). Supports and executes the strategic vision of the SSLC Director. Establishes the goals and objectives for each of the departments within the residential programs and services division to align with that vision. Develops and ensures the implementation of operational policies and procedures. Establishes priorities for department managers. Directs and assists managers to operate their departments effectively to meet established goals and objectives, support resident needs, ensure a safe and homelike environment. Establishes the standards and measurement tools to evaluate progre https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607549 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.