Social Services Specialist

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at 836 N. Scott Ave., Belton, MO 64012/Cass County office with consideration given to other areas in the surrounding counties based on chosen applicant's location and will be telecommuting eligible once criteria has been met.


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.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.


Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
• Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
• Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant's unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
• Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
• Represent DSDS in administrative hearings

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient with critical and innovative thinking 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.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Bethany Miller, Regional Manager Region 4, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io