Recreation Program Specialist III - Vocational Manager

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.

About the Role

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.

This position performs highly complex duties and works as a manager over vocational areas. Responsibilities include mentoring, supervising, reports, meetings, planning, scheduling, and overseeing vocational programs at Austin State Supported Living Center. Will plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and oversees staff in performing vocational activities.
• Reviews clients' progress, notes changes in clients' behavior, and recommends changes of activities as appropriate.
• Reviews each center's program to determine adequacy and need for changes.
• Reviews plans for specialized rehabilitation therapy activities.
• Employs security measures in planning and overseeing vocational activities.
• Requisitions and purchases supplies.
• Plans, schedules, and oversees a variety of individuals programming.
• Plans, develops, and conducts orientations and in-service training programs.
• Prepares activity and progress reports on vocational programs and activities.
• Implements and evaluates therapeutic and vocational programs and activities.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Performs related work as assigned, including 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in rehabilitation therapy or vocational activities work.
• Experience in the management and coordination of vocational services with geriatric clients.
• Experience in staff supervision and coordination, personnel management, program planning and evaluations, standards compliance, and interdepartmental relations.
• Experience in completing complex tasks.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position; may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Skills

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and methods related to a wide variety of vocational programs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee a vocational area; to oversee the maintenance of supplies and facilities; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

$3,793.41 - $5,921.25 per month

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Not eligible for telework

Posting Number: 20224 | Closing Date: 10/19/2026 | Location: Austin State Supported Living Center, 2203 W 35th St, Austin, TX