Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Do you have a desire to make a positive impact for Women, Infants and Children across the state of Missouri? Are you the type of person who loves to use creative thinking to solve problems? Are you what others would call a people person? Are you looking for a position that does not require you to work weekends or holidays?
Missouri WIC is seeking a motivated individual to support WIC program integrity and the development of administrative resources and forms. Missouri WIC must meet timeframes for investigating civil rights complaints and other types of fraud and participant violations and is looking for an individual to coordinate these duties. This position would also support keeping the bureau’s website updated with current forms and resources.
- Investigate complaints and allegations of fraud against WIC participants, local agencies (LAs) and retailers.
- Communicate with state agency district staff, LAs, Division of Administration and Office of Finance and Budget Services as needed when issuing a warning letter or sanction letter.
- Manage the complaint and fraud database and update the program integrity spreadsheet to maintain current and accurate information.
- Investigate dual participation of WIC participants in-state and in neighboring states.
- Assist in the development and revision of WIC policies and procedures as they pertain to program integrity.
- Assist with the creation and revision of administrative forms and resources.
- Assist with maintaining the bureau's website.
- Travel will be required with possible overnight stays.
- Other duties as assigned.
- The applicant should possess proficiency in Microsoft programs, experience in the use of databases and excellent communication skills. Superior customer service skills are required.
- Aptitude for learning new data systems and presenting technical information to non-technical staff.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.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 .
