Training Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Mental Health, Health Education & Promotion
Posting 21569
-Posted
09/16/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Human Resource Dev
- Education Training and Library
- Rusk State Hospital
- Not Eligible for Telework
- 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.
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Functional
Title:
Training Specialist
Job Title:Training and Development Spec3
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Human Resource Dev
Posting Number:21569
Closing Date:09/30/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Education Training and Library
Salary Range:$4,400.00-$6,335.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-19
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Rusk State Hospital
Job Location City:RUSK
Job Location Address:805 N DICKINSON DR
Other Locations:None
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Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.
HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
Provides complex (journey-level) educational activities and services to state hospital employees, as well as serves as subject matter expert on provision of services to clients. Incorporates a perspective into developing, planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs/opportunities in new pre-service training, annual refresher training, and on-the-job training. Responsible for tracking and ensuring accuracy of hospital curriculum.
Ensures employees are effectively trained in the core and specialty competencies required for their position. Ensures accurate records of training are maintained and utilizes the training software program in maintaining and providing employee training records and in reporting training compliance. Tracks employee training for all state hospital employees. Maintains survey readiness for the department. Works under general supervision of the Facility Competency and Training Department (FCTD) Assistant Director, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Must understand that the duties, location of work and shift pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital. Must understand that the duties may include exposure to blood or other potential infectious materials.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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…
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