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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION CCP Special Populations Specialist in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThis is a temporary, time limited grant funded position in response to the 2024 Severe Weather declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) grants that fully reimburse state mental health authorities for mental health assistance and training activities in counties included when there is a presidentially declared disaster. These grants are on local needs and developed in collaboration with the affected areaand#146;s Local Mental/Behavioral Health Authorities. Disaster Behavioral Health Coordination (DBHC) administers this grant program using a bifurcated structure and#150; Programmatic and Fiscal. Under the direction of Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinationand#146;s (DBHC) CCP Manager, the Special Populations Coordinator will provide technical assistance, develop resource and training materials for Local Mental/Behavioral Health Authorities that serve special populations affected by disaster. This position will work with grantees/contractors hosting the CCP grant to identify and meet these disaster recovery needs.This position will (1) establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community representatives, faith-based, behavioral health, first responder and school groups; (2) develop and disseminate resources that support the delivery of community based crisis counseling and outreach services for special populations; (3) design, develop and distribute supportive family service programming focused on building individual and community resilience; (4) assist grantees/contractors through technical assistance, training and resource development to promote and foster resilience and successful coping techniques; and provide culturally sensitive education and training about the effects of trauma and healthy coping strategies.These efforts will include disseminating information on post-disaster trauma-informed care and will help link grantees/contractor to longer term trauma recovery services. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing senior-level communication between HHSC, regional and local services during the CCP grant.The Special Population Coordinator will assist in assessing the demographics of impacted communities, work with grantees/contractors to identify gaps and barriers in service and create strategic outreach plans that identify special populations. Identify community organizations, schools, and other organizations and form linkages with the CCP. Individuals in this position must have the ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with state and federal resources as well as research best practice models for service provision. Candidate must be able to travel 30% and work hours other than 8:00-5:00 including nights, weekends and holidays in support of the program and agency mission.This position will perform other duties as assigned.Essential Job FunctionsDisseminates information on post-disaster trauma-informed care and serve as a resource to contractors providing crisis counseling services. Coordinates with local behavioral health providers, Local Mental/Behavioral Health Authorities, and programs that serve special populations. Acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community, daycare, faith-based, and school groups. Ensures https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609698 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.