Program Specialist

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri’s Family Support Division (FSD), Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) seeks a Program Specialist for the Community Engagement Unit. Travel may be required; some office locations include Carrollton and Gallatin.

Remote work is not eligible for this position. Responsibilities include coordinating services across departments, evaluating workforce development trends, engaging with local officials and agencies, leading workgroups, and delivering presentations on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; additional graduate credits may substitute for experience.
• Four+ years of professional or technical experience in social services or related fields.
• Promotional internal applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services across departments to assist employment and training participants.
• Evaluate workforce development program trends and develop new initiatives.
• Attend community meetings within assigned region and participate in workgroups.
• Create and deliver presentations on DSS programs and resources to diverse audiences.
• Engage with employers, non-profits and agencies to identify barriers and solutions.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute (2 years)

40+ graduate credits substitute (1 year)

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Family Support Division (FSD), Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) is seeking a candidate to fill a Program Specialist position with the Community Engagement Unit. The base for this position will be dependent upon selected applicant and office space.

The two options will be: 1303 N Hwy 65, Carrollton or 201 Ash St, Gallatin.

This position will have a coverage area of the following counties: Harrison, Mercer, Grundy, Daviess, Livingston, Caldwell, Carroll, Ray & Lafayette.

Some travel is required and may require overnight stays. Remote work is not eligible in this position.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

This position will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Coordinate services across departments, divisions, and other agencies to assist employment and training participants to become self-sufficient while providing OWCI benefits and resources.
• Evaluate workforce development program trends and coordinate with training and program staff to develop new initiatives.
• Attend community meetings within assigned region.
• Participate in workgroups, taskforces, and committees to provide knowledge and expertise on DSS services.
• Organize and/or lead workgroup meetings.
• Create and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences on DSS programs and resources.
• Create and manage partnerships with city, county and state officials, outside agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with employers, non-profits, local educational agencies, Department of Corrections, and service providers regarding their needs and to identify barriers and solutions to those barriers.
• Draft detailed reports regularly on activities, events, and/or conferences.
• Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities with general administrative direction.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Two or more years of experience in a professional or technical job classification with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System in the Missouri Department of Social Services; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and,

Four or more years of professional or technical experience providing social services; or conducting investigations or audits of social service providers, recipients, and/or applicants.

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the stated experience.)

(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 two years of the stated experience.)

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the stated college education.)

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate and interpret complex ideas, plans, procedures and programs.
• Ability to produce objective and timely reports.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to work with a wide variety of agencies and people.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess the ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment and achieve desired results.

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

I ndividual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Recruitment Area:

Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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