Job Specifications
Date: Nov 5, 2025
Location:
BIG SPRING, 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: Training and Development Assistant
Job Title: Training and Development Asst
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Human Resource Dev
Posting Number: 11034
Closing Date: 01/04/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-13
Salary Range: $3,446.25 - $4,365.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location: Big Spring State Hospital
Job Location City: BIG SPRING
Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87
Other Locations: Big Spring
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Brief Job Description
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of eleven psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
Training and Development Assistant performs technical and administrative work in the Competency Training & Development Department of the Big Spring State Hospital. Work involves assisting in planning and developing training and staff development. Assures that all training records are updated routinely as training is completed. Maintains the role of primary instructor for computer training and other trainings as assigned. Provides computer support for the department. The position performs duties under the general supervision of the CTD Director or designee/lead trainer with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Exercise leadership in planning and achieving objectives in all areas of assigned responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Coordinates and teaches required advanced computer applications and other training as requested/assigned.
Enters training data into CAPPS in accordance with departmental standards.
Files training records within the required time frame.
Updates current curriculum as necessary to maintain state of the art training.
Records and disseminates minutes for the Competency Training and Development Advisory Committee.
Completes LAN and other access requests in a timely and accurate manner according to established criteria.
Collates aggregates data regarding all training within five days of training completion.
Assists with scheduling and registration for training courses and conferences, and with preparing and updating course rosters.
Assures that AV equipment and library resources are maintained.
Organizes and prepares material and supplies for training courses such as notebooks, handouts, flip-charts, projectors, laptops, or other resources.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Considerable knowledge of training procedures and techniques as well as departmental policies an procedures.
Knowledge of adult educational principles, practices,