Program Coordinator

Job Location: Base is negotiable.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services - Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

What you’ll do:

• Directs or assists in the overall planning, development and administration of the Central Consult Unit and Alternative Care Set-Up Unit.
• Assists in the reviews and/or revision of programs in area of responsibility to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Oversees the review of case records of assigned staff to ensure that work is performed, and services are delivered in accordance with agency guidelines and policy.
• Supervises and monitors operations throughout the entire state.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in general management, policy development, program planning, and/or coordinates assigned responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Eight or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

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• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

( A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the stated experience.)

(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

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