Manager II - Director of Education and Training

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Functional Title: Manager II - Director of Education and Training 
Job Title: Manager II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Client Services Administration 
Posting Number: 7935 
Closing Date: 08/20/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Evening 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location: Abilene State Supported Living Center 
Job Location City: ABILENE 
Job Location Address: 2501 MAPLE ST 
Other Locations: Abilene 
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0370,0520,0602,0802,1802,1803,2340,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,7502,8005,8858 
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Brief Job Description:

Come 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

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 Director of Education and Training performs moderately complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities related to Vocational Services, Activity Centers, and Recreation/Transportation departments. Responsibilities include oversight of the program sites related to coordination of the activities occurring there, including adherence to Department of Labor requirements, workers compensation, mealtime monitoring activities, formal and informal activity planning, and safety issues. The Director supervises assigned departments, chairs some facility-wide committees and works with other departments in planning all services provided by the Director’s assigned departments. The Director is responsible for compliance with ICF/IID Standards and DOJ Settlement Agreement. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Attends work on a regular basis in accordance with agency leave policy. May be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Supervises program departments within the Residential Services program areas including Vocational Services, Activity Centers (day programs), and Recreation/Transportation Department including interviewing/hiring staff according to established hiring practices and conducting performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Plans, organizes, directs, implements and monitors fiscal, human and material resources to provide effective and efficient program services to the people who live at the state supported living center.
• Conducts regular meetings of department/program managers to communicate relevant information and to obtain feedback on program implementation, performance issues and management concerns.
• Develops and provides training to staff throughout the SSLC related to the provision, implementation and integration of quality active treatment and engagement for those served.
• Develops/maintains cooperative/professional relationships with representatives with other departments, federal, state and local agencies including professional representation of AbSSLC with visitors from the community, etc.
• Attends facility Incident Review Team (IRT) meetings, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance meetings, and serves on various standing and ad hoc committee meetings as assigned (will lead or organize these meetings as requested).
• Plans, coordinates, implements, monitors and continually assesses policies and procedures related to program services and makes revisions to these as needed. Provides technical guidance to others in this area as requested.
• Works directly with Program Services and supports Residential Services (Units and Programs) to implement federal state and local standards related to program services and supports the state supported living center in assuring these standards are maintained. This will include writing and implementing plans of correction, action plans, and other requested documents/reports.
• Works cooperatively with Assistant Director of Programs (ADOP), Director of Residential Services, and Unit Directors to coordinate active treatment supports and services to the people who live at Abilene State Supported Living Center by compiling, analyzing and disseminating information and data regarding departmental program indicators and progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of federal and state requirements regarding active treatment and vocational services.
• Understanding of trending analysis related to attendance at a variety of activities, monitoring of engagement/active treatment, monitoring of mealtime supports, etc.
• Ability to work with teams to effectively reduce risk and ensure safety while increasing opportunities for work, training, and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code and ability to monitor and coordinate adherence to these regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead and motivate staff.
• Knowledge of worker's comp requirements.
• Knowledge of related ICF/IID and Settlement agreement standards.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university.

Ability to communicate clearly in writing as demonstrated on the application.

Two years’ experience in supervising others.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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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.

ADA Accommodations:

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. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.