BHS Clerk I

Job Description

BHS Clerk I | Texas Health and Human Services

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), located in Mexia, TX. HHSC is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans, providing comprehensive health and human services. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems, offering campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers throughout the state. This role contributes to the agency’s mission by providing essential clerical support to the Behavioral Health Services Department, helping ensure efficient operations that ultimately benefit the individuals served at the Mexia State Supported Living Center.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full time
• Location: In-person, Mexia, TX
• Pay: $2,306.75–$3,139.75 monthly
• Team: Professional Supervision, reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health Services
• Mission: This person ensures the smooth administrative operation of the Behavioral Health Services Department, directly supporting the care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Documentation: Produce and proof various departmental correspondence, reports, logs, and document requests.
• Scribing: Attend departmental meetings and committees to accurately record minutes.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive clerical assistance to the Director of Behavioral Health Services and answer policy-related inquiries.
• Data Management: Perform data entry, retrieval, and tabulate information for agency records and reports.
• File Maintenance: Organize and maintain departmental files, supplies, forms, and records.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Experience: Six months of experience in clerical or administrative duties.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel; skill in using a computer and office equipment; ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.