Staff Development and Retention Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Date:
Aug 7, 2026
Location:
VERNON, 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:
Staff Development and Retention Specialist
Job Title: Staff Services Officer IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Residential Care Supervisor H
Posting Number: 18870
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Vernon State Hospital
Job Location City: VERNON
Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR
Other Locations:
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Brief 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.
The Staff Development and Retention Specialist (SDRS) reports to the State Hospital Superintendent and performs highly complex work designed to enhance staff competency, job satisfaction and an inclusive and positive workplace culture to improve retention and succession planning. This person should be outgoing and optimistic, participating in job fairs/hiring events and community activities as a hospital ambassador. Assists with job interviews when needed.
Coordinates and collaborates with local supervisors, Competency and Training Development (CTD) staff and State Hospitals Central Administration leadership to design and implement a robust onboarding and competency development process for all newly hired staff at the State Hospitals as a supplement to the standardized new employee orientation (NEO) process, with a focus on Psychiatric Nursing Assistants (PNAs). Ensures the employee onboarding process is welcoming, thorough, consistent and incorporates the State Hospital and HHSC mission and vision.
Ensures all newly hired staff are familiar with the complete operation of the hospital, layout of the physical location, and are provided an introduction of key leadership within the hospital. Develops professional working relationships with newly hired staff in order to foster their sense of belonging and connectedness. Conducts and/or oversees a competency-based on-the-job training (OJT) program for staff, with an emphasis on PNAs.
Coordinates and collaborates with designated staff members to conduct surveys related to employee satisfaction of new hire training, OJT, supervisor engagement, and other aspects of the facility onboarding process. Evaluates the effectiveness of learning and PNA…
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