Resident Specialist III
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Date:
Aug 25, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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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Title:
Resident Specialist III
Job Title:Resident Specialist III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Quality Assurance mprovement
Posting Number:20619
Closing Date:09/24/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range:$3,248.00 - $4,837.08
Pay Frequency:Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-15
Shift:Day
Additional ShiftTelework:
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
FacilityLocation:
Austin State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:2203 W 35TH ST
MOS Codes:No military equivalent
BriefJob Description:
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!
The Resident Specialist III works in a residential environment. Work involves implementing and overseeing the daily environmental care and upkeep of facility buildings; works closely with facility residential and support staff to ensure the overall safety, cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental upkeep - reporting any deficient issues to facility maintenance, environmental services, food service, or other section staff as well as to supervisory personnel as assigned.
Will perpetually monitor all facility home environments, workshop environments and other environments as assigned, and document all activities and reports of deficient conditions, provide support to home and workshop staff and residents in an effort to maintain environmental excellence and conditions. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Functions (EJFs):
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Oversee the quality of resident living and workshop environments, and support services provided to clients in their living environments. Oversees building life safety appurtenances, health environmental issues, responds to emergencies, or complaints according to policy and procedure; and ensures acceptable level of environmental care services. Ensures coordination of necessary environmental programs, inspections, and related documentation within the facility and with external facilities.
Ensures accountability of facility property, equipment, and residential home and workshop items, and requests services of custodial or maintenance departments. Act as the facility representative in daily IMRT meetings for environmental issues and concerns. Ensures safety and security of residents’ property. Monitors and evaluates the condition of facilities and requests services of custodial or maintenance departments. Inspects areas daily and prepares reports of findings.
Serves as a resource to residential staff for environmental issues and activities.
Communicate with other residence and facility employees or other interested parties regarding environmental issues and/or concerns and effectively plan remedies to overcome deficient practices identified. Maintains facility property, equipment, residents’ personal effects, home and workshop equipment, furniture, décor and interior and exterior environment. May assist with facilities management…
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