OADRC Program Specialist

Date:
Sep 8, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX, US, 78751

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Functional

Title:

OADRC Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Specialist VI

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: OADRC MIPPAP3 Grant Spec

Posting Number: 21166

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $5,705.44

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Community Services (CS) division is actively seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Program Specialist VI. This role will be located within the Local Access and Support department, directly reporting to the Program Supervisor of the Office of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (OADRC). As an advanced-level position, the Program Specialist VI will be instrumental in leading a variety of critical functions, including but not limited to the development of policies that enhance service delivery, providing essential support for legislative initiatives, conducting in-depth research focused on specific populations, facilitating training, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

This multifaceted approach is designed to bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of Texas's 28 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). 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.

• Lead the development, revision, and implementation of OADRC program rules and administrative policies. (20%)
• Monitor, analyze, and support compliance with federal and state grant requirements, including data collection, performance reporting, and quality assurance. (20%)
• Conduct and apply research on populations served by ADRCs to inform program design, address service gaps, and promote access. (15%)
• Provide technical expertise and draft formal responses to legislative inquiries, ombudsman investigations, and executive-level information requests. (10%)
• Design and deliver training and technical assistance to ADRC staff and external stakeholders. (10%)
• Coordinate cross-system collaboration and contribute to strategic planning with internal and external partners. (10%)
• Represent the OADRC program in HHSC work groups, public meetings, and interagency task forces. (5%)
• Prepare briefing materials, issue papers, and legislative reports to support informed decision-making by leadership. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements relating to health and human services programs.
• Knowledge of state government organization and administration.
• Knowledge of interagency collaboration methods and techniques.
• Skill in…