Program Specialist

Job Location: The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position. This position is based in Cole County, in the RSB Central Office location at 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.
What you'll do: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working directly under the supervision of the Deputy Director, but exercising increasing independence and initiative within established agency guidelines;
• Serve as the OBS Program Manager supervising and monitoring the operations of the OBS Program and directing the overall planning, development and administration of independent living services for Missouri's seniors who are blind or visually impaired;
• Assist in the review and testing of case management system changes, updates, and issue resolutions specific to the Older Blind Services Program;
• Assist in training Rehabilitation Teachers providing direct client services;
• Analyze data and program operations utilizing the case management system, team meetings, and case review process to ensure state and federal compliance;
• Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of new or revised federal and state regulations and guidelines that apply to the Older Blind Program;
• Development of policies and procedures for the Older Blind Program and the implementation of these policies;
• Formulate program improvement recommendations for the Program's policies, techniques, methods and procedures designed to help achieve the goals of the Older Blind Services Program;
• Analyze and monitor program expenditures, develops budget requests, monitors and recommends or directs implementation of cost saving measures.
• Prepare and submit an annual federal report on program activities and customer satisfaction;
• Serve as the liaison for the Program with federal, state, local, and other organizations, including, aging network agencies, consumer organizations, and independent living centers;
• Directly supervise one Rehabilitation Assistant and indirectly supervise the work of 15 Rehabilitation Teachers;
• Oversee approximately 30 low vision resource centers located throughout the state;
• Receive and respond to statewide customers, elected officials, field staff, and the public via telephone, mail, fax, and e-mail;

All you need for success: 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. Before the end of probation as evidenced by successfully completing and obtaining a passing score on a recognized Braille test evaluated by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind.
(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.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as a sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.
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 .
If you have questions about this position please contact: FSD.Personnel@dss.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.