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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Manager IV - DRS UD in Corpus Christi, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionManager IV - DRS UDCome 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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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!The Unit Director performs highly complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Each home provides the individuals residing there with a safe and homelike environment where they are provided individualized supports and services to reach their full potential. These include 24-hour residential services provided by direct service professionals (DSPs), comprehensive behavioral treatment services, health care services, and skills training. Manages and coordinates residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit. Manages all residential services/direct support staff assigned to the homes. Ensures services such as psychology/behavioral services, active treatment/vocational services, nursing, medical, and qualified intellectual disabilities services are well integrated to provide optimal supports to the individuals residing in the assigned homes. Ensures that the structure, staffing, and operations of all residential and program services conform with nationally accepted best practices for services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, the terms of the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations, in order to provide optimal care to the individuals served in the assigned home(s). Establishes goals and objectives which proactively address potential issues and provides solutions for the assigned homes are focused on continuous quality improvement. Confers with local SSLC leadership to develop strategic plans and long- and short-terms goals for the assigned homes. Develops, schedules, and prioritizes https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=598543 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.