CSHCN Eligibility
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Healthcare Administration, Government Administration, Clerical
Career Opportunities: CSHCN Eligibility Staff (17676)
Posting
17676
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services
- Region 7
- Office and Administrative Support
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -a. $1 - $2999 per month
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Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Functional
Title:
CSHCN Eligibility Staff Job Title: Administrative Asst I Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Region 7 Posting Number: 17676 Closing Date: 06/22/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $2,481.75 - $2,943.33 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1601 RUTHERFORD LN Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN YN,YNS
Under the supervision of the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program Supervisor, provides routine administrative support necessary to carry out daily program operations for the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program (CSHCN-SP) area and Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program as needed. Processes eligibility applications for the CSHCN-SP, which includes: reviewing applications for accuracy, collecting program required verification, and documenting case information in assigned databases.
Coordinates successful case documents and effective client services by referring clients to DSHS case managers as needed. Performs duties under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. Employee must be able to independently travel throughout the State to complete essential job functions.
This position is office-based in Austin;
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides administrative and technical support services for the Children with Special Healthcare Needs Services Program (CSHCN-SP), Personal Care Services (PCS), Community First Choice (CFC), and other SHSS programs. Prepares, reviews and maintains program reports and documents utilizing standard office equipment and software. Maintains filing systems in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes. Processes and disseminates program and regional correspondence. Participates in the organization, coordination, and tracking of a wide variety of regional program processes and events.
(45%) - Processes eligibility applications for the CSHCN-SP program. Inputs information and scans eligibility applications and associated documents into the appropriate database systems. Documents case activity in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes. Processes and related correspondence and documents. Assist case managers and families with interpreting for home visits and assistance with the application process. (45%)
- Performs other duties as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to, being required to work other than normal business hours in order to respond to public health emergencies and actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster…
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