Job Location: This position will be located at 3675 West Outer Road, Suite 103, Arnold, MO 63010.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking an individual who is committed to the mission of keeping Missourian’s safe and healthy. This position is integral at supervising a team of Assessor Social Service Specialists within the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program. The goal of the HCBS program is to help participant’s remain as independent as possible in the least restrictive environment. This leadership position will ensure that the team is getting the right services to the right people at the right time, while ensuring the integrity of the Medicaid HCBS program. A person in this position will exemplify transformational leadership, collaborate with numerous professionals and constituents, and embrace public service.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, motivate, and empower a team of approximately 6-8 Social Service Specialist Assessors over a multi-county area
• Implement and sustain a culture of process improvement
• Participate and network with an interdisciplinary team
• Develop and coach team members to maximize skillsets and talents
• Assume accountability and responsibility over the program requirements, integrity, operations and success
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct conferences, home visits, and attend hearings and training sessions with your team members, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, display high levels of commitment and accountability, exhibit the ability to inspire and motivate others, effectively lead change and transformation, demonstrate exceptional time management skills, and thrive when making independent decisions. Prior experience with leadership, customer service, performance management, and HCBS programs is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Three or more years of professional experience in criminal, civil or administrative investigations and/or the delivery or coordination of social, protective, medical, mental health, or rehabilitative services for senior or disabled adults, children, or families in a public or private agency, OR
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field and one or more years of professional experience.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Erica Keller, Regional Manager, Erica.Keller@health.mo.gov; 573 290 5163

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.