Program Specialist

Job Description:

Program Specialist

Description

The Department of Social Services is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position within the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) within the Community Initiatives Unit (CIU). This position is located in Cole County and based at 3705 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO. A moderate amount of statewide travel is required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Research, review, and analyze LIHEAP federal and state legislation for its intent, meaning, and effects
• Assist in planning for program development
• Develop and design new policies and procedures and modify existing program policy and procedures
• Assist with technical development and training of the data systems
• Participate in conferences, training sessions, and meetings related to these programs
• Review program reports and complete system updates to support agencies processing
• Provide direct customer contact.

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 .)

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
• Work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent team work skills
• Ability to adjust to a changing environment and achieve results

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: All qualified applicants.

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 .

FSD.Personnel@dss.mo.gov

Salary:

$57,407.52 per Year