Manager II

Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.

*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 2/24/2025*

Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $66,473.71 to $73,700.59, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description
Under supervision of the IDD Service Director performs moderately complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). Responsible for administering the following service programs: Unit 316-IDD Intake/Admission/Enrollment, Unit 731-General Revenue & Community-First Choice (GR/CFC) Service Coordination, Unit 732-Community Living Options Information Process (CLOIP), Unit 734-Pre-admission Screening Resident Review/Texas Home Living (PASRR/TxHmL) Service Coordination, and Unit 735-Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Service Coordination. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, and program manuals; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; coordinating and evaluating business functions, division/delegation, and department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure compliance with Texas Administrative Codes (TAC), Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) rules and regulations, the Joint Commission standards, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Case Management standards, Medicaid, and other applicable rules. Maintains a positive professional relationship with HHSC staff, all other funding sources, community providers, and stakeholders. May prepare and conduct seminars and presentations regarding assigned program area for citizens, clients, staff, management or board members. Supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human service field, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience within the IDD service system. Significant experience successfully supervising or managing services in an IDD, MH, or similar community-based program. Must have the computer skills necessary to manage data and reporting. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record. Prefer: Graduate degree in a related field. Experience with budgeting and program evaluation in an IDD program. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management, and of local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to intellectual and developmental disabilities. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in the operation of a computer and all software used by the Center. Ability to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative and clinical problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare concise reports; to communicate effectively; to oversee program activities; and to plan, assign and supervise the work of others. In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• career ladder incentives/opportunities
• mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work

• employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

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