Do you have a heart for Community Outreach & Nonprofit Organizations?

Do you have a passion for Mental Health & Human Services?

Do you thrive on helping others succeed?

YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Associate Social Services Specialist / Social Services Specialist

Division of Developmental Disabilities

St. Louis Regional Office/Wainwright

111 N. 7th St., 6th Fl., St. Louis, MO. 63101

*Remote & Flexible Work Options Available*

Salary: $41,404.06 Annually

*No On-Call Requirement*

Deadline to Apply by: August 10, 2022

Job Description(s)

Associate/Social Services Specialist (formerly known as Case Manager/Support Coordinator):

As an Associate/Social Service Specialist at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) we need someone who has skills and knowledge to support persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families that are consistent with State and national policies and practices.

We are looking for someone who can be committed to our core competencies. They include: Foundational Values, Beliefs and Skills; Engagement; Empowerment; Exploring and Planning; Connecting to Integrated Supports and Services; Facilitating Long-Term services and Supports.

What is the expectation to meet these core competencies?

• Be a knowledgeable, adaptable and ethical professional.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the individual and their team to facilitate effective communication and collaboration to promote well-being.
• Enhance the individual’s capacity for self-direction through ensuring awareness of rights and responsibilities, and facilitating access to resources.
• Engage the team in a person-centered planning process that results in an integrated and comprehensive plan that is reflective of and responsive to the strengths, interests, needs, and desired outcomes of the individual in all areas of their life.
• Assist the support team to cultivate an array of resources that meet the needs of the person, including paid and non-paid supports.
• Facilitate the exploration and acquisition of paid supports from a variety of funding sources. Conduct in-person visits to monitor for quality services to ensure the services maximize the use of support dollars to meet identified goals and minimize risks.

For more information about our core competencies please follow this link - support-coordination-core-competencies.pdf

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience; or a Registered Nurse.

To Apply Online:

Complete the online application @ https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/mocareers/index.html..

Please upload a copy of your resume, college transcript(s) and three (3) professional references.

Please send questions and concerns to the Human Resources Dept. via email to Keonna.Boone@dmh.mo.gov.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Distributed Teams – Remote work option available

Flexible Schedules No On-Call Requirement

Medical, Dental & Vision Retirement package

And Much More…