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
Student Loan Repayment
Education
We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA