Guardianship Specialist I

Date:
Aug 17, 2026

Location:

MIDLAND, TX

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Functional

Title:

Guardianship Specialist I
Job Title: Guardianship Specialist I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Regional Operations Field Staf
Posting Number: 20139
Closing Date: 08/31/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $6,335.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
Shift: Day

Telework:
Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: MIDLAND

Job Location Address: 3401 NORTH A ST

Other Locations: Midland;
Abilene

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Guardianship Services Program (GSP), employs the Guardianship Specialist (GS) position. This position provides 24/7 service coordination and oversight for people under HHSC guardianship. The GS’s main responsibility is to continuously assess and determine whether or not guardianship is the most appropriate and least restrictive alternative necessary to ensure the health and safety of the person under guardianship.

With the support of HHSC regional guardianship attorneys, this position prepares legal documents for filing with the court, testifies in court hearings related to guardianship, and prepares documents to be used during the referral phase of the guardianship process. Once appointed as legal guardian via a court with probate authority, this position becomes responsible for all aspects of the person’s life in accordance with the limits as described within the guardianship court order.

This includes making placement decisions, handling and arranging on‑going medical treatment and care, facilitating educational efforts if applicable, and making life and death decisions for the person under guardianship. This position may also be responsible for handling the person’s financial affairs, including establishing bank accounts, paying bills, selling property, and establishing trusts, as appropriate. This position interacts routinely with internal and external stakeholders, which includes HHSC staff, Adult and Child Protective Services, judges and court personnel, attorneys, providers and professionals within the community, and also the general public.

This position reports directly to the Guardianship Supervisor.

“This position is eligible for telework consistent with HHSC telework policy, which is subject to change. Employees may be required to work in the office one or more days a week.”

The selected candidate must have the ability to provide a reliable internet service in a home office location free from distractions and will provide the ability to ensure confidentiality of client and employee’s information.

The Guardianship Services Program (GSP) with HHSC is responsible for assessing elderly individuals and individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities who have been abused, neglected, and/or exploited referred by DFPS and serving as the legal guardian when the person meets HHSC criteria.

The HHSC GSP offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement through a career ladder. The career ladder provides a structured framework for advancement based on performance, skills, and experience.

The HHSC GSP is not only a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments, but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products…