Regional Director

Job Details

Date:
Feb 10, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, 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.

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

Functional

Title:

Regional Director

Job Title:

Director II

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: TW Reg 10 Mgmt EOAPD

Posting Number: 13770

Closing Date: 03/03/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services

Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑27

Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $11,864.50

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 40%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Job Location City: EL PASO

Job Location Address: 401 FRANKLIN AVE

MOS Codes: ,C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0,97E0,SEI
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Are you a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career assisting the most vulnerable citizens of Texas in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services? If so, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division is looking for individuals who want to join an exciting, dynamic team working in a high‑performing and innovative environment.

AES provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals to services and supports that: reduce institutionalization, allow individuals to remain in their communities, and promote economic and personal self‑sufficiency. AES is built upon its core values of respect, ownership, collaboration, and integrity with a goal of delivering best‑in‑class customer service to clients and stakeholders.

Our staff are well organized, able to multi‑task, possess the ability to learn policy regulations, able to thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced, and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work‑ethic and a desire to help others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you.

We want you to join our team!

Under the direct supervision of the Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Director of State and Regional Operations, the Regional Director performs advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations, organizing, implementing and directing the overall regional operations for Eligibility Services (ES) Field Operations Texas Works programs. Ensures the strategic vision and goals of the agency are met through proactive strategic leadership, direction and planning.

Makes presentations, provides information to the Health and Human Services, state and federal agencies, and other organizations regarding ES programs and services. Directly supervises program managers and numerous support staff. Manages Texas Works eligibility programs to achieve program goals and objectives for the region and agency. Ensures execution of the Executive Commissioner’s goals and compliance with regulations and Health and Human Services (HHS) standards.

Coordinates support services with the Director for Regional Administrative Services (RAS), including purchasing, budget, records management, business services, etc. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position may require up to 40% of travel.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides overall vision, leadership and strategic direction for the region.
• Directs and assesses the evaluation of Eligibility Operations to ensure performance standards are met and implements or…