Social Services Specialist

State of Missouri
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Posted: Jun 07, 2025
  • Salary: $40,416.00-$43,662.72 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:43662
  • Full Time
  • Human and Social Services
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at a base location that is flexible within the State of Missouri. This position is telecommuting-eligible if candidate meets all telecommuting eligibilities and qualifications.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? In this position as part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, your work will contribute to the mission of promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Missourians. Are you interested in having weekends and holidays off and not being on call? Then this is the position for you! This position is in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy.

    • Review and Approve Provider Reassessments
    • Lead phone interviews to gather pertinent information
    • Utilize a nationally-credited assessment tool
    • Review, complete, or authorize care plans and coordinate services to meet participants' unmet needs
    • Maintain a queue of assignments in a fast paced environment
    • Provide objective and accurate documentation to an interdisciplinary team
    • Represent the program with exemplary customer service
    • Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education) RN & LPN must be licensed and in good standing in Missouri
    • Strong interviewing and communication skills
    • Keen to detail and documentation
    • Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
    • Prior experience with customer service and working with the elderly, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable population is preferred



    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    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 .

    Karen Siegel, Regional Manager, Region 2 HCBS/PRR, at Karen.Siegel@health.mo.gov or 636-524-8543
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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