Program Management

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Functional

Title:

Program Management

Job Title:

Program Specialist I

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Client Svs Admin

Posting Number: 18395

Closing Date: 08/29/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support

Salary Range: $3,581.33 - $5,372.41

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

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:

Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

Other Locations:

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

Brief

Job 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 Program Specialist I reports to the Assistant Director of Administration (ADOA) and performs routine administrative, clerical, technical, procurement, and program support functions at Rio Grande State Supported Living Center to support client services and facility operations. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Administration, the position identifies, develops, recommends, and implements process improvements that support administrative operations and affect internal and external stakeholders.

Provides consultative and technical assistance to administrative, professional, and technical staff at RGSSLC by researching issues, gathering information, explaining procedures, coordinating responses, and supporting completion of administrative and facility business processes under moderate supervision. Supports facility business operations by serving as administrative support to the Assistant Director of Administration; coordinating facility paymaster activities; coordinating service-based and blanket requisitions; reviewing facility trust fund processes for compliance;

serving as backup to the CAFM specialist; using the Procurement and Contracting Services Pro Card; providing localized Pro Card process training to facility staff; coordinating reimbursement processes; and serving as a liaison for mobile telecommunications matters. Disseminates administrative and management reports; tracks training compliance; and monitors work order compliance related to Plans of Correction, Plans of Improvement, and deficiencies identified by the State Fire Marshal's Office.

Performs other duties as assigned and maintains a valid Texas driver's license with an eligible driving record in accordance with HHSC requirements.

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. Serves in an on-call rotation to respond to serious incidents.

Protects state property, equipment, supplies, records, and other resources from loss, misuse, pilferage, theft, or manmade destruction by following established agency and facility procedures.

Performs administrative, clerical, and technical support functions for routine assignments and special facility projects, including preparing documents, forms, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and minutes as directed.

Assists the ADOA by gathering and reviewing vendor information, obtaining quotes, preparing purchasing documentation, and entering requisitions into CAPPS Financial in accordance with applicable procurement procedures.

Enters, monitors, updates, and reports the status of facility requisitions to support timely purchasing, payment processing, and communication with program areas, vendors, and administrative leadership.

Prepares, organizes, and distributes mail, management reports, correspondence, payroll materials, memoranda, training records, forms, and other administrative…