Program Manager

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

$61K — $99K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred
  • 2+ years of managerial experience in Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE)
  • Strong written communication skills as demonstrated in application
  • Ability to interpret complex policies and regulations
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Manage CCSE program delivery activities and supervise staff
  • Lead training, mentoring, and performance evaluations for team members
  • Prepare and analyze management reports to inform operational decisions
  • Coordinate service delivery to meet performance targets
  • Communicate policies and procedures effectively to various stakeholders
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners and agencies
  • Participate in disaster relief activities and develop business continuity plans

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Regular work schedule with adherence to agency policies
  • Engagement in community and disaster relief initiatives
  • Support for staff development through mentorship and training
  • Involvement in public relations and community resource management
Full Job Description
Functional Title: Program Manager Job Title: Program Manager Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: CCSE Region 08 Eligibility Det Posting Number: 6464 Closing Date: 10/02/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $5,098.66- $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 30% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: DEL RIO Job Location Address: 173 WILDCAT DR Other Locations: San Antonio MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0370,0520,0602,0802,1802,1803,2340,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,7502,8005,8858 9702,16GX,3D0X1,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,BOSN,ELC,ISS,MAT,MED,MLES,MSSD MSSE,MSSR,OSS,WEPS The Program Manager manages Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) direct delivery program activities. • Provides effective leadership to a team of CCSE direct delivery supervisors and their staff as well as administrative support staff. • Manages regional program eligibility and enrollment activities to ensure performance targets are met. • Participates in workgroups, meetings and trainings to include presentations to community partners, internal staff, and others. • Assists Community Care Services Eligibility Regional Director in administrative activities. • Ensures timely and effective delivery of services to individuals. Essential Job Functions: Selects, manages, and develops staff through conferences, mentoring, training, and performance appraisal. • Prepares management reports and analyzes information to keep management informed. • Plans, coordinates, and monitors service delivery to ensure effective and efficient program operations. • Provides appropriate interpretation of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards to regional staff, state office staff, applicants, consumers, providers, vendors, the public, public officials, etc. • Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares information and data in response to requests for information, reports, and inquiries. • Manages office operations and internal resources effectively. • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with management, staff, community partners, other state agencies, federal agencies and others. • Communicates on a complex level with community groups, stakeholders, and private agencies associated with programs and services to resolve problems, provide and exchange information, respond to inquiries, and improve program effectiveness and participates in group and/or community presentations. • Supports the Regional Director by assisting in management and administrative operations. • Participates in Disaster Relief activities to include volunteer scheduling and tracking as well as the development and maintenance of regional business continuity plans and procedures. • Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policies, adheres to agency work rules and policies, and performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills Abilities: Selects, manages, and develops staff through conferences, mentoring, training, and performance appraisals. Prepares management reports; analyzes information to keep management informed; and responds effectively to issues. Coordinates and monitors service delivery to ensure effective and efficient program operations. Knows and interprets policies, procedures, rules, regulations, or standards to others (for example: staff, applicants, individuals, providers, the public, vendors, and public officials). Working knowledge of HHSC eligibility systems such as Microsoft SharePoint and the ability to establish and maintain effective monitoring systems. Develops and maintains working relationships with others (for example: agency staff or representatives of community resources, other state agencies, federal agencies, or the public). Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for information and reports. Manages office operations and internal resources effectively. Develops and maintains community resources and public relations, which includes representing HHSC on committees and work groups and consulting with public and private agencies to identify and resolve problems and discuss program effectiveness. Responds to and coordinates the resolution of Legislative and individual inquiries and complaints. Skill in the development and maintenance of business continuity plans and procedures. Registration or Licensure Requirements: Must have current valid driver's license. Initial Selection Criteria: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. Minimum of 2 years' managerial experience at a supervisor level or above in CCSE required. Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application. Additional Information: Must be willing to attend training and/or meetings which may require overnight stay. Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time. Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Other Location: 1067 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

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