Top 94 Dshs program specialist Jobs in Austin Tx

Program Specialist V
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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14d
Program Specialist IV
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,263.16 - $5,333.34 a month
- Online Application
- Research
- Office
- Analysis skills
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9d
Youth Camp Program Specialist
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,801.16 - $7,761.50 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public speaking
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9d
Leadership Program Facilitator
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $5,098.66 - $6,250.00 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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9d
WIC Vendor Outreach Specialist
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Work from home
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6d
Program Specialist VI
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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13d
Alzheimer's Disease Program Specialist
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,523.16 - $5,888.50 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- 3 years
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6d
Clinical Program Specialist
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,523.16 - $5,888.50 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Office
- Master's degree
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8d
Research Specialist
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,263.16 - $6,779.25 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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4d
Program Specialist IV
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,263.16 - $6,779.25 a month
- Online Application
- Public speaking
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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1d
Eligibility Advisor I - Temporary
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $2,953.25 - $4,365.66 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Public Health and Prevention Specialist V
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,801.16 - $6,300.00 a month
- Online Application
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Public speaking
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Management Support Specialist
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,793.41 - $5,921.25 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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5d
CPS CVS Unit Administrative Assistant I
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc —Austin, TX
- $2,481.75 - $3,404.91 a month
- Overtime
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Training Program Management Specialist II
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc —Austin, TX
- $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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14d
Assistant Press Officer
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $5,425.33 - $6,813.45 a month
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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8d
Data Management Program Specialist VII
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $5,797.66 - $8,500.00 a month
- Online Application
- Computer Science
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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FMLA Specialist
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,801.16 - $5,425.32 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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Acquisitions, Program Specialist II
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,793.41 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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12d
Inspector
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $3,159.83 - $5,921.25 a month
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
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Program Specialist V

Health & Human Services Comm -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,523.16 - $7,253.83 a month
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Pension plan
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Legislative analysis
Statistics
Staff supervision
Program design
Program management
Team supervision
Social service program performance evaluation
Efficiency improvement
Social service program staff supervision
Direct client contact
Background check investigation techniques
Public Administration
Legislative regulatory analysis
Quality assurance audits
Social services policy development
Bachelor's degree
Compliance training programs
Social service program quality assurance
Staff policy implementation
Team training
Legislation
Data interpretation
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Computer skills
Budgeting
Social service program compliance monitoring
Process improvement planning
Senior level
General management
Marketing

Full Job Description

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: Program Specialist V
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: State Office Director
Posting Number: 18566
Closing Date: 07/15/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Under the supervision of the Office of Guardianship Services Director, the Program Specialist V:
Performs advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Employee may:

Consult with public and private agencies involved in the programs to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness.
Analyze performance data to help ensure compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules; and recommend corrective action(s) as needed.
Analyze legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic issues related to the implementation, improvement and/or expansion or reduction of program funding.
Analyze the application of and variations within program to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
Develop program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans, prioritizes and performs a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessments and administrative activities for the guardianship services program including assisting with the delivery of services and creates efficiencies where opportunities occur.
Manages the Texas Department of Public Safety, DPS, Name-Based search account for the Guardianship Services program. Serves as the team lead and the primary contact with Texas DPS. Responsible for training staff on the background check process, procedures, and policies are maintained and updated as necessary to ensure all statutory requirements are met. Serves as the lead audit coordinator during Texas DPS audit and provides professional written responses to areas of concerns or needing supplemental information. Conducts background check searches as requested.
Supports management in annual quality assurance reviews, follow-ups and plans of correction, and provides senior-level advice by interpreting policy, procedures, rules, regulations and standards related to the program/s. Supports management in transfer of cases ensuring documentation and forms are thoroughly completed.
Assists management with developing program initiatives, policies, procedures, standards, manuals and planning program activities. Assists management with researching medically challenging cases and gathering and preparing material on client healthcare outcomes.
May assist with conducting monthly status contact visits with clients located throughout the State of Texas and other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications:
Experience and Education
Experience in a field related to the agency program. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area: public administration techniques; training, and marketing techniques; and program management processes and techniques.
Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance an in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solution sot problems; to market programs; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; and to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of management techniques; statistical analysis processes; budget processes; and research techniques
Ability to provide guidance to others.
Ability to serve as lead worker providing direction to others.

Registration, Certification, and/or Licensure
Must pass a name-based background check upon hire and an FBI fingerprint check conducted by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, JBCC, and every two years thereafter. Must obtain and maintain Guardianship Certification through the JBCC within one year of employment.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

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