Remote Healthcare Administrative Professional

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. 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. Administrative Asst I - Clothing Admin

Administrative Asst I

Department: Unit 2 - Admin

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Facility Location: San Antonio State Supported Living Center

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. Administrative Assistant I-Clothing admin: Under the supervision of the Home Supervisor, the Clothing Administrative Assistant is responsible for sorting, stocking, purchasing, labeling, sewing and delivering clothing items. assists individuals with clothing purchases in the community; assists with decorating the home; and assists the Home Supervisor with other duties, as time allows. The Clothing admin must have the skills to: Do basic sewing and mending. Use a sewing machine and needle and thread. Work harmoniously and productively with co-workers, as well as with people with developmental disabilities.

Consults with individuals and assigned group leaders to determine individual clothing needs and preferences, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Prepares appropriate paperwork for the purchase of needed items, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Assists individual and group leader to purchase well-fitting, stylish clothing, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Monitors all donated clothing, assisting individuals and group leaders to select attractive clothing the person would enjoy wearing, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Ensures each item of personal clothing is appropriately marked with the individual’s name and home, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Ensures all in season clothing is accessible to the individual, unless other provisions have been made through the IDT and HRC, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Ensures clean, well maintained clothing is available for each individual, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Maintains a written clothing inventory for each individual on assigned home, as evidenced by the presence of a current clothing inventory for each person.

Follows the rules and standards pertaining to trust fund purchases, B-17 purchases, and any other business office transactions, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Gathers/packs all the belongings of individuals in a timely fashion and dispenses as the person and/or family wishes, as evidenced by no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Assists individuals and group leaders to maintain clean, neat clothing wardrobes and lockers, as evidenced by observation and no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Keeps the clothing room clean and well organized, as evidenced by observation and no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Assists with home decorations by completing B-17s, shopping and putting up decorations within the home, as evidenced by observation and no documented incidents of failure to do so.

Purchases, puts up and maintains attractive curtains in the individual living areas, as evidenced by observation and no documented incidents of failure to do so.

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.

Ability to maintain clothing inventory for individuals served.

Knowledge of the proper use of a sewing machine, iron, labeling/marking machine, washer and dryer.

Skill in use of a computer.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Fleet Management policy.

Experience (1) repairing/replacing/discarding/maintaining clothing inventory; -OR- (2) experience using a needle and thread, sewing machine, and iron; -High School diploma or GED -OR- previous employment experience.

Six (6) months of experience in positions which involved providing services for persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

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 List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Males 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.

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.

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.

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 aiapply.co. 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.