Program Coordinator

The Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives, Family Support Division (FSD) is seeking applications for a Program Coordinator. The base for this position is negotiable and will be dependent on the candidate selected and office capacity. Remote work is not available for this position.

• Direct and supervise 7 Program Specialist within the program, provide management and leadership, work closely with the community partners, stakeholders, and other state agencies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of department planning and ensuring activities conducted by these programs are in compliance with the state and federal funding sources.
• Review and revise program operations to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures.
• Direct general management, policy development, program planning and or coordinate assigned responsibility.
• Work closely with internal and external staff to ensure appropriate oversight of federal funds.
• Ensure staff, contractors, employers, and community providers have an overall understanding of program goals and responsibilities.
• Make recommendations on how efficiencies can be gained to coordinate program operations with other community facing organizations.
• Participate in the development, implementation, or interpretation of new or revised program, departmental or legislative matters.
• Participate in conferences and meetings.
• Foster positive relationships with entities that administer these programs.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in the following: Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family and Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Public or Business or Health Care Administration, Nursing, Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Nutrition or a closely related field; and

Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; self-sufficiency/income maintenance; child support; in-home services; programs for blind or visually impaired persons; Medicaid or other health insurance programs; nursing; health care or health delivery system; pharmacy or pharmacology; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.)

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from 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

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