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 Director of Support Services (DSS) performs complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Support Services Departments at the State Supported Living Center. These departments typically consist of plant maintenance, grounds keeping, motor pool/fleet management, food services (food preparation and dietary services), housekeeping and laundry services. Other departments, such as training, switchboard operations, risk management, and barber/cosmetology, may be included in the DSS supervisory chain depending upon facility needs. The DSS hires, develops, manages, schedules, sets priorities for, and oversees the activity of staff the department. Ensures that the assigned departments have an adequate and well-trained work force. Plans, organizes, implements and measures effectiveness of support services provided for the facility, in accordance with operational standards set by the Health and Human Services Commission, local facility policies and procedures, Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement, and other relevant operational standards/practices. Oversees the physical plant, and all environmental issues within the facility perimeter. Establishes goals and objectives which proactively address potential issues for the SSLC such as an aging physical plant and aging machinery such as HVAC systems or plumbing. Serves as the liaison to state-office and other stakeholders for contracts and procurement, facilities services support, food services, environmental services, laundry services, and emergency management. Serves as the primary point of contact for all infrastructure, capital construction and maintenance efforts and activity at the facility. Actively participates in and/or facilitates meetings to represent the business functions of the department and performs other duties as assigned. https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605287 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.