Program Specialist

The Family Support Division (FSD), Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position. This position will be based in Cole County located at 3705 MO Blvd., Jefferson City, MO. This is a professional position that will work closely with program, budget, and other staff. This position requires a high degree of judgement and initiative in completing assigned duties. The person in this position is vital to the OWCI contract administration and implementation, coordinating documentation for proposals, budgets, and budget narratives. You will gain experience, skills, and advanced knowledge of the ins and outs of state government budgeting, programs, and the legislative process. This position will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties: Research, review and analyze federal and state legislation for program impacts. Oversite of assigned contracts Monitoring the proposed use federal and state dollars for expenditures outlined in vendors or grantees proposals. Answers technical questions from providers, staff, and peers regarding TANF, general revenue, and other funding sources. Review expenditures, budgets, and budget narratives in conjunction with fiscal/invoicing team. Training and follow up with contractors. Act as a liaison for contractors, community partners and colleagues. Other duties 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 year-for-year for deficiencies in the required education .)

Preferred Qualifications The person in this position should be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change. Excellent time management, written verbal communication skills, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other partners. Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities. Experience with computers and desktop applications, including Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of and Excel formulas preferred. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Individual(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. View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri