Program Specialist VI in Austin, TX

Description

Program Specialist VI
Under the supervision of the Peer and Recovery Services Director, the Program Specialist VI performs consultative and technical assistance tasks and be the liaison to the Local Mental Health and Behavioral Health Authorities across the state. They will also develop and implement HHSC agency activities and functions that pertain to services having to do with peer services, recovery, and lived experience. They will be part of a team of individuals that have subject matter expertise in peer support and recovery-oriented services. Peer Support and Recovery oversees peer-involved and recovery programs and initiatives including:
• Peer workforce development
• Technical assistance for peer support services
• Peer support certification and training contractors
• Consumer operated service organizations
• Recovery community organizations
• Clubhouses
• Liaison efforts with Medicaid and with other agencies who provide peer services
The Team interfaces with external partners to coordinate policy development and analysis that involves state health and human services issues, specifically services that impact peer delivered services. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Reviews proposed federal/state statutes and regulations that impact HHS agencies and provides consultation and guidance to ensure compliance. Implements initiatives and projects across agency and HHS and with external partners that support HHS agencies in achieving their goals and objectives.
Provides highly-advanced planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies to achieve HHSC priorities, policy development and coordination. Works across HHS and in coordination with HHSC divisions, across HHS and external partners to develop policies and coordinate implementation, consultation. Represents the Peer Services Director as requested at meetings and hearings. Initiates, develops and ensures the coordination of briefing documents, issue papers, correspondence, bill analyses and memorandums for executive management review and decision-making. Responds to legislative correspondence and requests ensuring coordination with appropriate staff. Meets with fiscal and budget staff to provide guidance and input in assessing the fiscal impact of proposed policy changes. Represents HHSC on external Councils, Committees or workgroups