Health Assistant

Career Opportunities:
Health Assistant (19281)

Posting 19281
-Posted
07/23/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Professional Supervision

- Healthcare Support

- Richmond State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 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:

Health Assistant
Job Title: Health Assistant
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Professional Supervision
Posting Number: 19281
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $3,649.83-$4,594.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-14
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:

Richmond State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: RICHMOND
Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON
Other Locations: Richmond
MOS Codes: 230X,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1,71F,73A,73B,HM,HN,HS,MED,SEI
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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!

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.

Assists BHS staff in the development of treatment and training strategies and the provision of therapy.

Assist the IDT in the development of treatment strategies, including baseline data. Contributes to individuals’ overall care plan by gathering information and data from direct care and clinical staff.

Completes various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary as assigned.

Trains and assists direct care staff in implementing PBSPs, SAPs, and/or provides special treatment sessions, serves as a restraint monitor and performs Safe Use of Restraint (SUR) and Ukeru when necessary.

Contributes to individuals’ overall care plan by maintaining contact with both direct care and professional staff.

Collects, enters, tabulates, and reports on behavioral, SAP and/or restraint data as needed.

Attends and participates in assigned meetings such as interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.

Administers or assists in administering various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to…