Program Manager

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. This position is located on the Missouri Hills Campus in St. Louis County, based at 13300 Bellefontaine Road in St. Louis, Missouri 63138. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $2,641.66 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

This is an advanced administrative and managerial position for the Division of Youth Services. This position assists the higher level Program Manager (Regional Administrator) in leading, planning, coordinating, analyzing, and overseeing DYS services.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Program Manager:

• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental planning.
• Reviews and/or revises programs in area of responsibility to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Oversees programs such as community-based services, case management, and treatment systems.
• Supervises and monitors operations within a geographical area.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in general management, policy development, program planning, and/or coordinates assigned responsibilities.
• Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates staff in area of responsibility.
• Participates in the development, implementation or interpretation of new or revised program, departmental or legislative initiatives.
• Participates in conferences and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Participates in the development of budget requests and the monitoring of expenditures according to allocations and appropriations; recommends or directs implementation of cost saving measures.
• Conducts investigations, special studies, and prepares or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices as related to the assigned program.
• Represents or serves as a liaison for the assigned area of responsibility; maintains contact with various staff, clients and public; cooperates with and addresses federal, state, local and community organizations, and other groups pertaining to the assigned programs.
• Ensures clients receive services according to identified needs.
• Negotiates or administers contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, and community organizations.
• Exercises considerable initiative and judgment in planning and implementation of assignments or projects; receives directions and supervision from an administrative supervisor.
• Performs other related work as assigned

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in the following: Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family and Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Public or Business or Health Care Administration, Nursing, Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Nutrition or a closely related field; and Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; self-sufficiency/income maintenance; child support; in-home services; programs for blind or visually impaired persons; Medicaid or other health insurance programs; nursing; health care or health delivery system; pharmacy or pharmacology; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations.

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A Bachelor’s Degree, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.) (Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.)

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

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license

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 experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov .

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