Transition Specialist

Date: Aug 18, 2026 Location: POLLOK, TX Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees , a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Transition Specialist Job Title: Transition Coordinator I Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Community Integration Posting Number: 20227 Closing Date: 09/01/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $3,581.33 - $5,372.41 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 60% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Lufkin State Supported Living Center Job Location City: POLLOK Job Location Address: 6844 N US HWY 69 Other Locations: (none provided) MOS Codes: No military equivalent 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 The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Perform routine consultative services and provide technical assistance to interdisciplinary team (IDT) members including individuals served at a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) regarding community services. Assist in planning, developing and implementing educational opportunities for individuals, legally authorized representatives (LARs), families, SSLC staff, community providers and Local Authorities. Assist the IDT in the identification of obstacles to community transition, development of action plans to address the obstacles and initialization of programming to overcome identified obstacles. Serve as liaison to community providers and Local Authorities to ensure current information regarding community resources is available to IDT members. Work under moderate supervision of the Transition Specialist Coordinator and with guidance from the Admission/Placement Coordinator at each SSLC with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Travel (up to 80%) is a requirement of this position. Essential Job Functions 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. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to the SSLC interdisciplinary team regarding identification of needed supports and services for individuals referred for alternate placement, identification of barriers to alternate placement and initialization of programming to overcome the barrier. Assists in the development of tools to educate individuals, LARs/families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding living options and the transition process. Schedules and conducts training regarding community living options, the transition process and planning for transition. Assists Admission/Placement staff in the development of the annual obstacle report and other reports that are prepared for the SSLC administrative/management team. Provides support, collaboration and assistance in the planning and coordination of two Community Provider Fairs a year. Coordinates and schedules tours of community provider group homes, day habilitation programs and vocational programs for individuals and other interdisciplinary team members to facilitate community provider selection. Serves as a liaison to individuals, LARs/families, interdisciplinary team members, staff, community providers and local authorities to provide information regarding the community referral and transition process. Consults with the local authority and community providers for resource identification and maintains a Resource Guide detailing community support/services currently available in the geographic area of the SSLC. Maintains reports and logs of transition activities, educational opportunities, tours, in‑services, etc. Performs related work 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 Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work professionally with individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members, staff, community providers and others. Knowledge of HHSC community programs including ICF/IID and waiver programs. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and to devise solutions to problems. Computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and other Microsoft Office products. Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Initial Screening Criteria A Bachelor’s degree with a major in a human services field and one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other disabilities. Education Substitution High school diploma and four (4) years of work experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other disabilities. Preferred experience working in or with community ICF/IID and HCS waiver programs. 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 OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Male 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. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Nearest Major Market: Lufkin #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health and Human Services