Director of Family and Youth Services

1 week ago

Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:

The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the Associate Commissioner position in the Family Health Services department.

The Associate Commissioner reports to the Deputy Executive Commissioner, Family Health Services. The Associate Commissioner performs advanced, senior-level management providing direction and guidance in the strategic planning and operations of the Family and Youth Services and Supports section within the current Family Health Services department.

The section includes the following programs:

  • Abstinence Education
  • Thriving Texas Families Program
  • Child Advocacy programs
  • Family Violence Program
  • Fetal Remains Grant Program
  • Healthy Marriage program
  • Human Trafficking Resource Center
  • Umbilical Cord Blood Bank

Job responsibilities include directing the daily operations and activities, providing strategic planning, setting and implementing priorities and consistent with HHSC and CPSO mission, vision, strategic goals, and operational priorities.

The Associate Commissioner develops the section goals, performance measures and strategies for achieving metrics for the oversight and management of the programs, contracts, and services under the authority of the section.

Works under minimal supervision, with broad latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(25%) Provides effective direction, guidance and vision for successful oversight, administration and management of the programs and services under the authority of the section.

(20%) Ensures adequate oversight, management and monitoring of contracts and procurement procedures and process across Section that appropriately aligns with federal, state and agency requirements.

(15%) Manages the day-to-day operations of the section.

(10%) Directs, plans, and assigns work and supervises section staff and operations.

(10%) Serves as a member of the Family Health Services senior leadership team and advises the deputy executive commissioner and the CPSO on matters related to programs under the Associate Commissioner's purview.

(10%) Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and ensuring that activities align with HHS and CPSO priorities, goals and mission.

(10%) Develops and maintains working relationships with agency staff, HHS executive team, program partners, advocates, other state agencies, federal agencies, legislative staff and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to health and human services.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and the management of publicly-funded health care services and business functions.

Knowledge of HHS agency policy and procedures.

Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and initiatives.

Knowledge of the principles of leadership to manage a large and diverse professional staff and to manage agency resources.

Knowledge of strategic planning, program management, cost recovery, financial, grant and contract management.

Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Skill in establishing plans, performance measures, setting objectives and goals that support the success and overall business strategy of the section and department.

Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities and the ability to set and manage priorities.

Skill in leadership, communication and public speaking.

Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Skill in the use of computers, spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

Ability to interpret reports and multiple data points and use them in effective decision-making.

Ability to promote and support creative thinking.

Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Ability to lead, implement and balance change and to improve program performance.

Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision making.

Ability to work under pressure, negotiating among multiple parties to resolve conflicts, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships to develop and implement solutions.

Ability to communicate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups.

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