Program Supervisor III-Day Program Director

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • TX

72d • $4,263 - $6,779

About The Position

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. 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. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy or human services professional preferred.
• Two years of experience in job related habilitation activities.
• At least six months experience assisting in therapeutic activities.
• Experience with working with persons possessing challenging behaviors such as self-injurious, non-compliance, and aggression.
• Experience supervising others.
• Possess a Valid and Current Texas Driver’s License.
• Clear Driving Record with the TX Dept. of Public Safety.
• Must be Able to be Certified to drive a State Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight and supervision of daily planning, scheduling, and the execution of activities for the individuals that the day program staff are assigned to execute.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, participate in and supervise all on and off campus events and activities.
• Assist in maintaining all program sites on campus.
• Order and maintain all necessary equipment.
• Involve Unit and Day Program staff in conducting scheduled activities.
• Provide equipment and materials necessary to conduct evening and weekend activities.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and ensure activity supplies are available and replaced when needed.
• Ensure that monthly calendars and event flyers are located on the units and surrounding campus.
• Develop, maintain, and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all budgetary and purchase card requirements and follow all policies and procedures.
• Supervise the recreation staff, conduct and update training to recreation and other staff as needed.
• Conduct PPP reviews for staff.
• Conduct staff meetings and perform all other job duties as assigned.
• Actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree