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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Program Specialist III in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionAre you a highly motivated, compassionate, and dedicated individual seeking a rewarding career dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable citizens of Texas, providing vital services such as food, medical care, and cash assistance?If your answer is yes, the Community Partner Program invites you to join our dynamic team working in an innovative and high-performing environment. The Community Partner Program (CPP) establishes partnerships with community- and faith-based organizations that promote self-service and self-sufficiency by helping individuals apply for and manage their Medicaid, CHIP (Childrenand#146;s Health Insurance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits through YourTexasBenefits.com and the Your Texas Benefits mobile app. Our ideal candidate is: and#149; Highly organized and#149; Skilled at multitasking and#149; Eager to learn policy regulations and#149; Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced, and ever-evolving environment and#149; Possesses excellent communication skills and#149; Maintains a positive attitude and#149; Demonstrates a strong work ethic and#149; Is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others If you embody these qualities, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to support and empower Texas residents in need. The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The CSS reports to the Regional Program Supervisor and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to expand awareness of CPP programs and provide expertise in various HHSC benefits programs such as Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The CSS work involves providing consultative services and sharing best practices and resources with Community Partners. Responsibilities include partner recruitment, coordination of stakeholder engagement, participation in program development, planning, implementation, analysis and evaluation activities, and delivery of informational presentations. The CSS will work both independently and as a member of a team with offices in multiple locations across the state. Community engagement and partner support may often require work outside of regular hours. The CSS will travel the assigned region and occasional travel may be required to other work locations. Performs other duties as assigned or required to maintain efficient department operations. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you. We want you to join our team!Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy, and willing to utilize personal vehicle to travel at 65 % of the time. Partnership Recruitment and Retention 35% Conducts assessment of governmental, faith-and community-based organizations within assigned region (County/Counties). Develops yearly recruitment goals based on assessment and collaboration with the Regional Manager. Engages, informs, and educates local organizations to recruit new Community Partners and maintains a record of all recruitment activities. In accordance with the recruitment plan, CSS will conduct recruitment presentations, identify potential community partners, and achieve recruitment goals for the year. Assist with the onboarding of new community partner organizations by coordinating and collaborating with CPP staff to establish formal partnershi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=592269 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.