Program Manager - OOC Child Care Subsidy

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Child Care Subsidy Program increases children's access to early learning by assisting eligible parents/guardians with payments for child care in Missouri. The purpose of this program is to not only ensure children have access to early childhood programs, but also to help families with the cost of child care so they are able to focus on finding and holding steady jobs and/or are able to attend school and training programs.

• Provides leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of the Child Care Subsidy program.
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of those assigned to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Provider Accounts Team and the Family Eligibility Team to ensure provider contracts and payments are processed in a timely manner, and subsidy services are available for eligible families.
• Analyze data to compile weekly metrics and monthly reports on operations of the Child Care Subsidy program.
• Ensure the Child Care Subsidy program operations align with Missouri’s Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) state plan.
• Promote partnership with child care providers and engage child care stakeholders at the local, regional, and state levels.
• Coordinate the Child Care Subsidy program with other sections in the Office of Childhood to ensure policies and procedures align.
• Present child care subsidy information at national, state, and local meetings.
• Advise office leadership on matters affecting the development and evaluation of child care subsidy programs.
• Assist with the preparation and review of budget information.
• Assist with the revision and submission of Subsidy programs rules and Missouri’s CCDF state plan.
• Assist Program Administrators with the development and implementation of strategic planning, goals, and action steps for child care programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, education, social/human services, or a closely related field, with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

OR

• Five or more years of professional or technical experience in administration, education, human services, or a related field, or other experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment; with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

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 .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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