Transition Specialist Coordinator
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Healthcare Administration
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Functional
Title:
Transition Specialist Coordinator
Job Title:Transition Coordinator II
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Community Integration
Posting Number:12067
Closing Date:01/14/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Healthcare Support
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-21
Salary Range:$4,523.16-$7,253.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 50%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City:DENTON
Job Location Address:3980 STATE SCHOOL RD
Other Locations:Abilene;
Austin;
Brenham;
Corpus Christi;
Denton;
El Paso;
Harlingen;
Lubbock;
Lufkin;
Mexia;
Richmond;
San Angelo;
San Antonio
MOS Codes:No military equivalent
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 support at 13 centers located throughout the state.
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 Transition Specialist Coordinator works under the general supervision of the State Office Director of Capacity and Service Continuity. Performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative, technical, and supervisory work. Assigns and oversees the work of 15 Transition Specialists located across the state at the 13 State Supported Living Centers (SSLC).
Confers with Transition Specialist staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions. Reviews each Transition Specialist’s monthly report for ongoing activity in the area of education and transition activities and prepares a quarterly report for state office regarding the effectiveness of program activities and budget status.
Prepares and updates training and operational manuals, develop program guidelines and procedures and monitors compliance with procedures. Provides ongoing training for the Transition Specialist staff year-round and through consultation visits at each facility. Coordinates annual Transition Specialist training meeting. Provides training and technical assistance to facility staff and prepares and conducts presentations regarding the transition specialist program. Participate in State Review Team visits and monitoring, and the completion of those reviews.
Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential 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.
Manage activities of staff in the program area. Plan, assign, oversee, and prioritize the work, schedule and travel of 15 Transition Specialists (TS) located across the state at the 13 State Supported Living Centers. Coordinate and meet monthly with all Transition Specialist staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions. Meet individually with each TS staff for supervision and professional development as needed.
Reviews Money Follows the Person Grant goals and metrics. Reviews each Transition Specialist’s monthly reports for ongoing grant-related activity and prepares…
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