Unit Administrative Assistant

Posting 21894
-Posted
09/28/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- MH Series A
- Healthcare Support

- Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -a. $1 - $2999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Unit Administrative Assistant

Job Title:

Administrative Asst I
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:MH Series A
Posting Number:21894
Closing Date:10/12/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Healthcare Support
Salary Range:$2,606.00-$3,404.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-09
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
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:None
MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN
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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 Unit Adminstrative Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Adminstrative Assistant will work occasional flex hours as the need arises. The Unit Administrative Assistant is responsible for working harmoniously with peers, unit staff and other facility staff at all times. Responsibilities of this position include:

• The Unit Administrative Assistant performs complex data-based work: moderate secretarial/clerical tasks focusing on typing, filing and organization of documents under the general supervision of the Residence Director. Other duties may include, but not limited to, timekeeping, maintaining office inventory, and the coordination of confidential information. The shift generally begins at 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some flexible hours may be required to complete special assignments.

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.
• Assist people served with training to teach daily living and vocational skills. Establish and maintain positive supportive relationships with employees, individuals served and individual's family members and friends.
• Establish and maintain practices that ensure the accurate and timely flow of written and verbal communication within and between departments.
• Completes typing of all professional reports by date assigned.
• Files all documents accurately as assigned.
• Performs duties of other clerical staff in their absence.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Managers and Home Supervisors regarding individual’s clothing and personal items.
• Monitors, maintains, and orders supplies for staff and residents by assigned dates set by the supply department. Supplies are stored in a timely manner and problems reported to Unit Director.
• Facilitates the financial transaction process (including picking up and distributing money) as assigned.
• Continually enhance job performance by participating in career growth and developmental activities.
• Consistently performs special assignments to the performance expectations specified by the Residence Director.
• Ensuring all time keeping is entered…