Senior Services Specialist | HCBS Care & Assessments

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefits package

Generous leave and holidays

Job summary

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services seeks a dedicated professional to assess and coordinate home- and community-based services for seniors and adults with disabilities. The role involves travel across a multi-county area, developing care plans, and ensuring program integrity while representing DSDS in hearings.

The position emphasizes independence, strong communication, and a compassionate approach to vulnerable populations, with a base pay structure and potential for pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; experience may substitute for education requirements.
• RN & LPN must be licensed and in good standing in Missouri.
• High level communication and interviewing skills required.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Experience with customer service and vulnerable populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments/reassessments per DSDS policy to support seniors and disabled adults in the least restrictive setting.
• Coordinate HCBS services (housekeeping, meals, health, personal care) with participants and providers.
• Develop and implement care plans addressing unmet needs via contacts and home visits.
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, hearings, and training sessions with personal vehicle when needed.
• Ensure program integrity, operations, and success; represent DSDS in administrative hearings.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work style

Resilience & critical thinking

Attention to detail

Disability awareness

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (or related experience substituted)

Job description

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services seeks a dedicated professional to assess and coordinate home- and community-based services for seniors and adults with disabilities. The role involves travel across a multi-county area, developing care plans, and ensuring program integrity while representing DSDS in hearings.

The position emphasizes independence, strong communication, and a compassionate approach to vulnerable populations, with a base pay structure and potential for pay