District Director

Job Details

Date: Apr 24, 2026

Location: Arlington, TX

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Department: CCL Residential Field Ops

Posting Number: 16278

Closing Date: 05/08/2026

Salary: $8,581.66 – $10,785.83 per month

Job Title: RCCL District Director I

Functional Title: District Director

Shift: Day

Full Time

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Director of Field for Residential Care, for Child Care Regulation (CCR) in the Regulatory Services Division (RSD) of HHSC, the Residential Care District Director provides advanced senior‑level managerial work, giving direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. The Director oversees Regions 1, 3, 10, and 11, supervises and manages CCR Residential Care staff, and ensures all regulatory activities comply with laws, rules, policy, and best practice standards while meeting agency and program expectations. The Director develops and supports staff through performance management, training, and developmental opportunities, fosters a collaborative work environment, and ensures HR policies are followed and employment practices are fair and non‑discriminatory.

Key duties include:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with HHSC and CCR staff and leadership, state and other state agency staff, regulated child‑care providers, and external stakeholders.
• Interacting regularly with the legal and judicial systems, including agency attorneys, the Attorney General's Office, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, District Courts, and private attorneys.
• Representing CCR at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, seminars, boards, panels, and committees.
• Working with minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment.
• Leading with an innovative mindset and applying continuous process improvement and change‑management techniques.

Essential Job Functions

• Staff development: Manage and develop the performance of employees who report directly to the position and those assigned to the position’s regions.
• Case management and daily operations: Ensure district employees complete case management actions and processed decisions in accordance with the Child Care Regulation Handbook (CCRH), Human Resources Code (HRC), and Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
• Resource management: Accurately manage regional resources.
• Enforcement actions: Ensure regional staff refer operations to RSD Enforcement when required.
• Community engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop community engagement opportunities; ensure staff participate in community activities.
• Professional development: Maintain current knowledge of child development, regulatory practices, health and safety, applicable law, and related fields; develop direct reports and pursue additional training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of child‑care regulation and the child‑care industry.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Child Care Regulation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in effective problem‑solving techniques and negotiations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and written material.
• Ability to establish measurable goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions.
• Skill and experience in assigning and supervising the work of others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply a critical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Initial Screening Criteria

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university in a field relevant to the position. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

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. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at for assistance with the online application or interview accommodation.

Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background checks and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring required I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.

Telework Disclaimer

Eligibility for telework is at the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs, in accordance with state and agency telework policies.

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