OJT) Training and Development Specialist

Career Opportunities:
On-the-Job (OJT) Training and Development Specialist (21744)

Posting 21744
-Posted
09/23/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- General Administration

- Education Training and Library

- Lubbock State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

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:

On-the-Job (OJT) Training and Development Specialist
Job Title:OJT Training and Dev Spec
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:General Administration
Posting Number:21744
Closing Date:10/07/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Education Training and Library
Salary Range:$5,200.00-$7,253.83
Pay Frequency:Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-21
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:

Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:LUBBOCK
Job Location Address:3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE
Other Locations:None
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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 On-the-Job (OJT) Training & Development Specialist promotes the integrity and fidelity of the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center. Collaborates with supervisory staff and OJT instructors to develop their skills in providing OJT. Conducts OJT to demonstrate/model correct content delivery and build the skills and improve performance of OJT instructors.

Provides constructive feedback to OJT instructors to build their skills. Plans, designs, and develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of OJT training effectiveness for DSPs. Reviews all DSP OJT modules for sufficiency, ease of understanding and to ensure most current and effective training methods are being used. Revises content as necessary. Reviews and revises current policies, procedures and guidelines related to the delivery of OJT.

Monitors and uses data to evaluate the effectiveness of DSP OJT and coordinates with others to develop and implement actions plans as needed, including the development of specialized training. Provides feedback and reports to Lubbock State Supported Living Center leadership, and conducts specialized reviews as assigned. Ensures accurate records are maintained to track DSP progress toward successful completion of OJT and takes action to address deficiencies in records and/or in staff performance.

Supervises assigned staff. Attends and/or facilitates meetings, serves on committees, and performs other duties as assigned. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

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. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

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