Job Specifications
Date: Oct 17, 2025
Location:
HOUSTON, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Local IDD Authority Compliance Contract Reviewer
Job Title: Contract Specialist IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Cont Account Oversight
Posting Number: 10376
Closing Date: 10/31/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $6,281.33
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework
Travel: Up to 50%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: HOUSTON
Job Location Address: 10060 FUQUA
Other Locations: Austin; Arlington; Dallas; Denton; Fort Worth; Houston
MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK
Under the supervision of the Manager of the Contract Accountability and Oversight Unit (CAO), the Contract Specialist IV (CSIV) provides advanced consultative and technical assistance to HHSC program staff, HHSC contract management staff and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) staff. Work involves oversight and monitoring of contractual and program requirements for LIDDAs with HHSC. The CSIV conducts desk reviews and on-site reviews to determine compliance with rules, policies, and procedures. The CSIV routinely reviews and analyzes LIDDA performance data to assess risk of contract and program non-compliance and determines trends by reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating LIDDA contract deliverables (e.g., record reviews, review of policy and procedures, etc.). Conducts follow-up activities with LIDDA staff and reports analysis of data to HHSC Contract Management staff. At the conclusion of each on-site and/or desk review, the CSIV presents a verbal summation of all areas of non-compliance and provides consultative services and technical assistance to LIDDA staff as well as develops report of findings to be shared with LIDDA executive staff, stakeholders, and HHSC staff. Participates in unit and cross-agency workgroups related to LIDDA performance, functions, and planning. May assign and/or supervise the work of others while in a facilitator role within the review. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Task 1: Facilitate, coordinate, and conduct on-site contract and program monitoring reviews of the LIDDAs' performance to determine compliance with rules, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, which includes record reviews and interviews with staff, individuals, and families. Review supporting evidence regarding systemic and monitoring activities identified in plans for improvements. Review and monitor the LIDDAs' data and documentation about individual services, service delivery systems and the provision of the delegated functions (e.g., local planning, policy, and procedures). Review and analyze the current and prior year report of findings to determine whether additional on-site reviews are required according to the performance contract. (35%)
Task 2: Prepare for on-site, hybrid, or desk reviews. Ensure that the General Revenue (GR), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), Preadmission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Permanency Planning and Community Living Options Information Process (CLOIP) samples are drawn and shared with LIDDAs for reviews. Review critical incident reports and complaints. Review corrective action plan (CAP) results from the previous year to determine the review period and identify and address consecutive findings of contractual non-compliance. Develop and make travel arrangements. Prepare and send announcement letters to the contract provider. Make team assignments for monitoring reviews and prepare packets (e.g., agenda, interview activity information, CARE screens, and electronic review tool, review packets). (15%)
Task 3: Review, monitor and evaluate LIDDA contract deliverables by reviewing evidence of compliance or review additional records. (20%)
Task 4: Conduct desk-review of LIDDA performance of program and contract compliance by reviewing documentation for permanency planning for individuals under 22 years of age and CLOIP for residents in state supported living centers (SSLC). (10%)
Task 5: Prod