Program Specialist V - Austin, United States - Health & Human Services Comm

Health & Human Services Comm

Verified Company

Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Program Specialist V

This position performs advanced policy and administration work related to housing for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Work involves providing leadership, developing, analyzing, and revising programs. Work includes facilitating activities to promote effective program design and implementation. This position is also responsible for assisting individuals transition out of a state hospital into available housing options in local communities.
This position will have responsibilities related to the implementation of evidencebased practices, revisions to statewide guidelines and performance contract language, creation of policy interpretation memos and facilitation of statewide conference calls. This position requires strong analytical and writing skills. The position may participate in the development of Texas Administrative Code Rules, policies and regulations and contracts related to housing and homelessness.
Strong writing skills and attention to detail required.
Disclaimer: Salary typically falls in the medium range of posting.

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This position has the ability to work remotely.

Essential Job Functions**:

Oversees the administration of housing projects and programs that impact individuals with a mental illness. Routinely provides timely and accurate technical assistance and appropriate troubleshooting to internal and external representatives.

Consults with housing services providers and grantees to assist with program management, project implementation, budget development, invoices, and supporting documentation.

Consults with providers to identify opportunities for relevant training.

Responsibility includes providing routine and targeted technical assistance for housing options in Texas' local communities and providing assistance for individuals transitioning out of state hospitals into appropriate housing options.

Oversees development and implementation of trainings related to housing. (25%)

Responsible for assisting with the overall administration of select housing programs. Responsible for daytoday management of grant projects and monitoring projects' progress toward meeting performance outcomes, and for oversight of providers' progress related to project expenditures on an ongoing and consistent basis. Tracks, collects, and analyzes monthly and quarterly expenditure and performance data and information to assess provider progress. This position will analyze data trends to inform targeted technical assistance and provide effective contract monitoring. Tasks also include monitoring adherence to contract requirements, performance measures and review and tracking expenditures that are in scope of the project requirements. This position will inform technical assistance and escalate concerns to the Adult Mental Health Manager. (20%)
Participates in the development and implementation of program systems, processes, procedures, and forms to ensure success of grant projects and overall program improvement. Coordinates with internal and external representatives to develop and implement quality assurance processes; identifies program areas needing change and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides guidance to internal and external representatives regarding program policies, procedures, and best practices. Consults with internal agency representatives to ensure program compliance with applicable requirements, regulations, policies and procedures. (20%)
Drafts and coordinates information and communication related to assigned projects which may include legislative responses and reports, public presentations, correspondence, and memoranda for internal and external representatives. Represents program at meetings as directed, attends conferences, and briefs leadership. (15%)
Coordinates solicitations such as Needs and Capacity Assessments, Request for Proposals and Request for Applications and solicitation development, planning meetings, and timelines. Ensures programs adhere to applicable state and federal grant and contracting requirements, and agency policy and procedures. (10%)
Coordinates with appropriate program and agency staff to conduct grant program and grant project compliance and risk assessment activities and to implement correction action or recommendations. Escalates issues in a timely manner to Unit Manager. (10%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of the Texas Resilience Recovery model in Texas, Utilization Management Guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Service Commission's policies and procedures. Housing services in Texas. Adult mental health and children's mental health.

SKILLS IN:

Skill in communication including the effective organization and presentation of information, both orally and in writing. Skill in preparing written analyses and administrative reports and special projects as assigned. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
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