Training and Development Specialist 3

Career Opportunities: Training and Development Specialist 3 (17143) Posting ID 17143 – Posted – Health & Human Services Comm – Human Resource Dev – Healthcare Support – Terrell State Hospital – Not Eligible for Telework – Other Locations – Additional Shifts available – $3000 - $4999 per month 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. Functional Title: Training and Development Specialist 3 Job Title: Training and Development Spec3 Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Human Resource Dev Posting Number: 17143 Closing Date: 06/18/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $4,400.00-$6,335.66 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Terrell State Hospital Job Location City: TERRELL Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN Other Locations: Terrell Brief Job Description Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? You will provide complex educational activities and services to state hospital employees, serve as a subject matter expert on provision of services to clients, and incorporate a perspective into developing, planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs. You will also track and ensure accuracy of hospital curriculum and ensure employees are effectively trained in the core and specialty competencies required for their position. Responsibilities Provide complex (journey-level) educational activities and services to state hospital employees. Serve as subject matter expert for client services and educational offerings. Develop, plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate educational and training programs, including pre‑service training, annual refresher training, and on‑the‑job training. Track and ensure accuracy of hospital curriculum and training records. Use training software and Systems (PeopleSoft TIMS) to maintain and provide employee training records and report training compliance. Maintain survey readiness for the department and ensure compliance with 95% training completion. Assist in disaster response and continuity of operations (COOP) activation when required. Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting the department’s needs and covering positions as needed. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Attend work on a regular basis and work a specified or rotating schedule, extended shift, or overtime as per agency leave policy. Conduct training and maintain a positive learning environment that encourages employee participation and achievement of staff competency. Teach core mandatory classes and local trainings (CPR, TIPS, annual refresher, core classes as mandated by state office, etc.) to new and existing employees. Ensure training rosters are entered into PeopleSoft and track training compliance of all hospital employees. Run monthly mandatory/delinquent listings, reconcile with spreadsheets, and send training reminders to ensure compliance. Serve as the FCTD curriculum coordinator and subject matter expert, updating curriculum as policies change and ensuring content meets current Texas Administrative Code, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards. Monitor and document participant actions and behaviors during training to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines. Maintain necessary certifications to teach assigned courses (CPR, TIPS, Van Driver Training). Organize and reconcile employee training records, maintain training files, and ensure department is survey ready. Demonstrate organizational skills, accuracy, and effective use of PeopleSoft TIMS for training tracking. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to enter and track large amounts of data and utilize databases. Ability to work in a team environment and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and educational levels. Ability to work with individuals with mental illnesses preferred. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications Position must obtain certification in CPR, TIPS and PiCert within six (6) months of hire date. Initial Screening Criteria Bachelor's Degree required. Two years in teaching professionally may substitute for degree. Teaching in adult education preferred. Two years of experience working in mental health field preferred. 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 Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). All applicants must be at least 18 years of age; Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age. Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and/or extended hours may be required. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. 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 are 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. ADA Accommodations 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 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. Telework Disclaimer This position is not eligible for telework. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY