Office of Aging Services Coordination Program Specialist

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Functional Title : Office of Aging Services Coordination Program Specialist

Job Title : Program Specialist IV

Agency : Health & Human Services Comm

Department : Texercise Initiative

Posting Number : 2166

Closing Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Community and Social Services

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range : $4,263.16 - $5,000.00

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Telework : Part-Time

Travel : Up to 15%

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Nonexempt

Facility Location :

Job Location City : CORSICANA

Job Location Address : 800 N MAIN STE B

Other Locations : MOS Codes :

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General Description :

Performs senior-level consulting services and technical assistance.

As a member of the Office of Aging Services Coordination (OASC), the Program Specialist IV acts as a subject matter expert on healthy aging issues. The position plans, develops, and implements the OASC healthy aging projects including the Texercise initiative to help individuals and communities understand healthy aging issues and the role of preventative measures. Implements the Texercise initiative at the local and state level.

Work involves :

• Overseeing the healthy aging focused projects including existing Texercise program components (Classic, Select and Nourish) to ensure timely and relevant content.
• Developing new healthy aging projects including new Texercise program components that maintain the HHS Texercise content integrity.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on healthy aging issues and needs.
• Providing consultative and technical services related to healthy aging and Texercise for agency program staff, other governmental agencies, community organizations and the general public.
• Preparing and delivering public presentations to educate consumers and partners on healthy lifestyle behaviors and preventative measures.
• Working with community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in Texercise and develop local programs.
• Preparing educational and / or training materials and developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to Texercise.
• Maintaining relationships with program management, executive staff, and administrators to coordinate development and effective communications products.
• Assisting in the development of policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with the Texercise initiatives objectives and goals and monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating compliance with program policies.
• Researching and applying for grants to support healthy aging including Texercise.
• Works under general direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Requires advanced and effective communication skills.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions :

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications : N / A

Knowledge Skills Abilities :

Knowledge : Laws (local, state, and federal) related to health and human services for older adults and Texas' long-term care facilities; public administration and management techniques; and program planning, implementation, and monitoring.

Skills : effective verbal and written communications; establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, both internally and externally; policy analysis and research; problem solving and independent decision-making; identifying measures or indicators of program performance; synthesizing complicated and technical information and into concise materials; skill in using personal computer application software, specifically spreadsheets or grant / contract development or management software.

Abilities : Research (e.g., gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts); establish goals, measures and outcomes; problem-solve; develop and evaluate policies and procedures; prepare concise reports, training and outreach materials; work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment; exercise judgment and work independently with limited direction; communicate clearly with diverse populations and build consensus.

Initial Screening Criteria :

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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

Salary : $4,263 - $5,000