Eligiblity Supervisor II in Corpus Christi, TX

Description

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Functional Title: Eligiblity Supervisor II 
Job Title: Eligibility Supervisor II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Appeals & Mitigation 
Posting Number: 11983 
Closing Date: 07/07/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 30% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: CORPUS CHRISTI 
Job Location Address: 5155 FLYNN PKWY 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: No military equivalent 
 
 
 

Job Description:

***Open to all HHSC Employees****

Texas Health and Human Services commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the

Supervisor within the Access & Eligibility Services (AES) Department Eligibility Operations Integrity Support

Services (ISS) Appeals and Mitigation. AES provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect

individuals to services and supports that: reduce institutionalization, allow individuals to remain in their

communities, and promote economic and personal self-sufficiency. AES is built upon its core values of

commitment, family, innovation, inclusion, and excellence with a goal of delivering best-in-class customer

service to customers and stakeholders. Our staff are well organized, able to multi-task, possess the ability to

learn policy regulations, able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and evolving environment, have good

communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to help others. A&M  Supervisor I

Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory eligibility program work. Supervises a unit of

eligibility advisors and/or clerical staff responsible for processing appeal requests, representing the agency

during the Fair Hearing Process, and determining eligibility for Texas Works programs and MEPD programs.

 Assigns and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of

initiative and independent judgment. Job requires detailed oriented individuals with the ability to apply

complex policies and procedures. This position may require up to 30% of travel.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs

other duties as assigned. Selects, manages, and develops staff through conferences, mentoring, training,

and performance appraisal. Reads cases and provides policy interpretation. Prepares management reports,

analyzes information to keep management informed, and responds to issues. Plans, coordinates, and

monitors service delivery in assigned area to ensure effective and efficient program operations with high

volume activities in all areas. Interprets policies, procedures, rules, regulations, or standards to others (for

example, staff, applicants, clients, providers, vendors, the public, and community organizations). Analyzes

and effectively redistributes the workload to have a positive impact on timeliness, accuracy, and meeting

program goals and expectations. Develops and maintains working relationships with others (for example,

agency staff or representatives of community resources, other state agencies, federal agencies, or the

public). Must be able to work overtime, as required by management, outside of normal hours of operation,

which may include weekends when called upon. Must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast-paced

environment under constant pressure to meet required deadlines.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of: • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to agency programs.

• TANF, SNAP, and/or medical eligibility programs, CHIP, CHIP-P,  including Medicaid for the elderly and people with

disabilities, pregnant women, families, and/or children.  English language, such as vocabulary and grammar,

required for documenting coaching notes, meeting notes, and performance improvement.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective monitoring systems.• Develop and evaluate administrative policies and

procedures.• Develop and establish effective working relationships.• Plan, organize, assign, and monitor

work.• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.• Perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.• Respond

to and resolve customer inquiries and complaints. Skill in:• Managing customer service operations and

supervising team.• Making decisions and solving problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity,

and risk.• Selecting, managing, and developing team.• Monitoring and evaluating unit performance and

developing appropriate corrective action plans. • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a timely manner required.

• Training, directing, and monitoring the work of others. • Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.

• Operating a personal computer and use of software such as Microsoft Office applications. • Assertiveness to

manage a team to meet high production expectations effectively, efficiently, and consistently.• Developing and

maintaining working relationships with others such as agency team members or representatives of

community resources, other state agencies, federal agencies, or the public.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:

• Sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university required. 2 years of  relevant customer service

experience may be substituted for education. • Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.• A

minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Texas Works Advisor (TWA) II  or Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

(MES) II is required, 3 years' experience is preferred. • Recent TIERS and Eligibility Workload Management System (EWMS) experience is preferred.• Experience working in a professional customer service environment required.•

Experience planning, organizing, and monitoring production work required.• Experience which demonstrates

skill in communicating verbally and in writing required.• Experience in making decisions required.

 Experience with the Appeal process is preferred. • Application indicates the willingness to work beyond normal work hours of 8AM-5PM as needed/required.

• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

• Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating staff with varied skill levels and experience required.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Application indicates the willingness to travel.

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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 1-888-894-4747. 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.