Job/Position DescriptionCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Habilitation Therapies Director performs highly advanced administrative and clinical work. Is responsible for daily operations and activities, long-range planning and management of the Habilitation Therapies Department and coordination and implementation of therapeutic programming. The Habilitation Therapies Director participates in the development of facility policies, procedures and goals related to the Division. The Director works under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Habilitation Therapies Department is normally comprised of the following units: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Audiology, and the Wheelchair Shop. The Director serves as a clinical resource/expert in the therapies represented and in all aspects of Physical/Nutritional Management. Administrative responsibilities include: development of procedures, personnel management, interdepartmental planning, budget development and management, tracking of expenditures, and quality assurance. The Director directly supervises the section managers and has line management authority over all staff assigned. The Director works with the Coordinator of Habilitation Therapy Services to share and facilitate best practices, ensure uniformity of procedures, support system values and mission, and to assist the Coordinator to complete projects as requested.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at ti https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=614924 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.