Transition Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Health Education & Promotion
Date:
Aug 19, 2026
Location:
RICHMOND, TX RICHMOND, TX RICHMOND, TX
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:
Transition Specialist
Job Title:
Transition Coordinator I
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Community Integration
Posting Number: 20252
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $3,581.33 - $5,372.41
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 75%
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
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 The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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!
Performs routine consultative services and provides technical assistance to interdisciplinary team (IDT) members including individuals served at a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) regarding community services. Assists in planning, developing and implementing educational opportunities for individuals, legally authorized representatives (LARs), families, SSLC staff, community providers and Local Authorities. Assists the IDT in the identification of obstacles to community transition, development of action plans to address the obstacles and initialization of programming to overcome identified obstacles.
Serves as liaison to community providers and Local Authorities to ensure current information regarding community resources is available to IDT members. Works under moderate supervision of the Transition Specialist Coordinator and with guidance from the Admission/Placement Coordinator at each SSLC with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Travel (up to 75%) is a requirement of this position.
Job Functions
- 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.
- Provides consultative services and technical assistance to the SSLC interdisciplinary team regarding identification of needed supports and services for individuals referred for alternate placement, identification of barriers to alternate placement and initialization of programming to overcome the barrier.
- Assists in the development of tools to educate individuals, LARs/families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding living options and the transition process.
- Schedules and conducts training regarding community living options, the transition process and planning for…
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