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About the Role

Under the direction of the Senior Advisor for State Hospitals (SH), the Special Projects Coordinator performs highly responsible and complex duties ensuring effective communication, providing oversight and technical assistance, and completing special projects regarding State Hospitals continuity of care and operations. This position is responsible for high-visibility communication with executives, a variety of external stakeholders, and elected officials. This includes work that is patient specific and highly sensitive. It may also include the initiation, scheduling, and continuous monitoring of projects. The Special Projects Coordinator may facilitate workgroups for the SH division and make recommendations for the improvement of operations or services. This position may serve as the primary designee for responses to legislative and media inquiries. This position may also prepare and coordinate various required reports.

Responsibilities

Communicates or presents information to stakeholders, management, legislative, governmental relations, and communications staff in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for the coordination, planning, initiation and completion of assigned projects and workgroups for the SH division.
Ensures that established direction and objectives for state hospitals are being adhered to.
Leads or participates in assigned committees/work groups.
Develops partnerships with assigned facility staff, stakeholders including consumers and their families, advocacy groups, mental health authorities, the Legislature, other state and federal agencies, professional associations, and the public.
Prepares and coordinates various reports assigned to the SH division including legislative reports and executive briefings.
Implement system to track required reports and compliance with due dates.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
May require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location for disaster response/recovery or COOP activation.
May represent the SHs at meetings and serve on various committees.
May complete legislative bill analyses, prepare information for legislative hearings and may be required to attend hearings.
Coordinate the responses to all media requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of full-time experience in a state hospital, long-term care facility, or with an organization that provides supports and services to a state hospital or long-term care facility, within the last five years.
Experience developing executive, legislative level or media communications.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college.
Experience in state or local governmental entities preferred.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Skills

Knowledge of agency laws pertaining to mental health policy and program administration, agency goals, plans, and critical issues.
Knowledge or experience in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.
Ability to compose and manage high-visibility communication.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, families, advocacy groups, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, professional associations, and the public.
Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make presentations and lead committees.
Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives.
Ability to effectively collaborate with others.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
Ability to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills including ability to identify risks and gaps in patient care and transition plans.
Ability to prepare reports and white papers.
Skill in project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope or timing, and in operating computers and applicable software.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Telework eligible

Experience Level

Three years of full-time experience

Education Level

Graduation from an accredited four-year college

Salary/Compensations

$5,797.66 - $9,508.25 Monthly

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.
HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers.
Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission.
They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based.
If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Equal Opportunity

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.
HHSC uses E-Verify.