HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Hiring for Program Specialist V at Austin, Texas Full Time

Job/Position DescriptionProgram Specialist VThis position performs advanced policy and administration work related to housing for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Work involves providing leadership, developing, analyzing, and revising programs. Work includes facilitating activities to promote effective program design and implementation. This position is also responsible for assisting individuals transition out of a state hospital into available housing options in local communities. This position will provide leadership and subject matter expertise related to the development and implementation of projects that serve individuals who are homeless and may have a mental illness, substance use disorder, are justice-involved, and co-morbid medical condition(s). This position will have frequent interactions with Local Mental Health Authorities, Local Behavioral Health Authorities, State Hospitals, HHSC-funded Crisis Facilities, Community Mental Health Hospitals, substance use providers, mental health deputies, and other local entities. This position is responsible for helping Local Mental Health Authorities and Local Behavioral Health Authorities and non-profit organizations support comprehensive, data-driven mental health systems that promote wellness and recovery through diverse local provider networks. This position must be able to analyze data, identify trends, monitor expenditures and performance measures, hold grantees accountable, and escalate concerns to management. This position will have responsibilities related to the implementation of evidence-based practices, revisions to statewide guidelines and performance contract language, creation of policy interpretation memos and facilitation of statewide conference calls. This position requires strong analytical and writing skills. The position may participate in the development of Texas Administrative Code Rules, policies and regulations and contracts related to housing and homelessness. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Strong writing skills and attention to detail required. Disclaimer: Salary typically falls in the medium range of posting.**This position has the ability to work remotely.Essential Job FunctionsOversees the administration of housing projects and programs that impact individuals with a mental illness. Routinely provides timely and accurate technical assistance and appropriate troubleshooting to internal and external representatives. Consults with housing services providers and grantees to assist with program management, project implementation, budget development, invoices, and supporting documentation. Consults with providers to identify opportunities for relevant training. Responsibility includes providing routine and targeted technical assistance for housing options in Texasand#146; local communities and providing assistance for individuals transitioning out of state hospitals into appropriate housing options. Oversees development and implementation of trainings related to housing. (25%)Responsible for assisting with the overall administration of select housing programs. Responsible for day-to-day management of grant projects and monitoring projectsand#146; progress toward meeting performance outcomes, and for oversight of providersand#146; progress related to project expenditures on an ongoing and consistent basis. Tracks, collects, and analyzes monthly and quarterly expenditure and performance data and i https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=582929 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.