Recreation Program Specialist III - Vocational Manager

Career Opportunities:
Recreation Program Specialist III
- Vocational Manager (20224)

Posting 20224
-Posted
08/20/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Vocational Serv Administration

- Office and Administrative Support

- Austin State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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.

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• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• a defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Recreation Program Specialist III
- Vocational Manager

Job Title:

Recreation Program Spec III
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Vocational Serv Administration
Posting Number: 20224
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $3,793.41-$5,921.25
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Shift: Day
Additional

Shift: None
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST
Other Locations:
None
MOS Codes: 0919,3F1 X1

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

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!

Recreation Program Spec III
- Performs highly complex duties and works as a manager over vocational areas. Will be supervised by the Director of Vocational. Work involves mentoring, supervising, reports, meetings, planning, scheduling, and overseeing vocational programs at Austin State Supported Living Center. Will plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Instructs and oversees staff in performing vocational activities.

Reviews clients' progress, notes changes in clients' behavior, and recommends changes of activities as appropriate.

Reviews each center's program to determine adequacy and need for changes.

Reviews plans for specialized rehabilitation therapy activities.

Employs security measures in planning and overseeing vocational activities.

Requisition s and purchases of supplies.

Plans, schedules, and oversees a variety of individuals programming.

Plans, develops, and conducts orientations and in-service training programs.

Prepares activity and progress reports on vocational programs and activities.

Implements and evaluates therapeutic and vocational programs and activities.

May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment.

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