Unit Director

Posting ID 18426 – Health & Human Services Comm – Houston Park – Admin – Management – Denton State Supported Living Center – Not Eligible for Telework – c. $5,000 – $6,999 per month

Functional Title: Unit Director
Job Title: Manager IV – DRS UD
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Houston Park – Admin
Posting Number: 18426
Closing Date: 07/30/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $6,416.67–$9,508.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location: Denton State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: DENTON
Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance (full‑time eligible employees)

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Brief Job Description
The Unit Director performs highly complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Each home provides residents with a safe and homelike environment and individualized supports to reach their full potential. Responsibilities include managing 24‑hour residential services, coordinating behavioral treatment, health care services, and skill training, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, establishing goals and objectives, and responding to crisis situations.

Essential Job Functions

Attend work on a regular basis, may work specific shift schedules or rotating schedules and may be required to work overtime or extended hours.

Confers with local SSLC leadership to develop strategic plans and short‑term goals.

Uses data‑driven strategies to identify areas needing attention and takes action to improve operations.

Manages day‑to‑day activities, operations and delivery of programs for assigned homes, ensuring 24/7 services.

Develops and approves schedules to ensure adequate DSP staffing based on supervision levels.

Provides guidance to the interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with key department leads.

Ensures staff compliance with policies, procedures, and resident plans, and conducts performance evaluations.

Responds to crisis/emergency situations and resolves issues promptly.

Reviews and approves required reports and analyzes staffing data to improve retention and reduce turnover.

Attends and follows up activities from meetings and task forces such as the Critical Incident Team and Incident Management Review Team.

Supports disaster response, continuity of operations, and other agency obligations as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, HHSC policies, the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement, and Life Safety Code.

Knowledge of quality services, treatment, training, and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Knowledge of behavior support plans, skill acquisition plans, and psychiatric support plans.

Knowledge of medications used for positive behavior supports and tracking systems.

Knowledge of trauma‑informed care.

Skill in applying ICF/IID standards and related laws.

Skill in logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.

Skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating administrative policies.

Skill in managing staff through a hierarchy and coaching others.

Skill in leading and motivating staff and implementing programs.

Skill in using Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Skill in overseeing an interdisciplinary team process.

Ability to present information to management and public groups.

Ability to manage residential unit functions with multiple disciplines.

Ability to establish goals, organize workload, and set priorities.

Ability to manage crisis and emergency situations.

Ability to analyze complex problems and make effective decisions.

Ability to maintain flexibility in work hours, including overtime and on‑call rotating schedule.

Ability to work in a team environment, train, schedule, supervise, and prioritize others.

Ability to identify problems, conduct root‑cause analysis, and devise solutions.

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license and obtain it within 90 days after hire. Drivers with out‑of‑state licenses must provide a certified driving record.

Initial Screening Criteria

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, plus at least 1 year of leadership experience.

OR 4 years of experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, plus at least 1 year of leadership experience.

Additional Information
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, a pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and LEIE.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to random drug testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required; the position may require overtime, extended hours, weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria or licensing requirements may include those listed herein. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.

ADA Accommodations
If you need assistance completing the application or participation in the interview process, please contact the HHS Employee Service Center.

Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility
Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify.

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