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  • Social Services Specialist

    Kansas City, Missouri United States State of Missouri Full Time $40,416.00-$43,662.72 per Year Dec 06, 2025
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    State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow. Ensure a strong foundation today. Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.  No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

    Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 1410 Genessee, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64102 with consideration given to surrounding areas based on chosen applicant's location.

    Why you’ll love this position: Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? In this position as part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, your work will contribute to the mission of promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Missourians. Are you interested in having weekends and holidays off and not being on call? Then this is the position for you! This position is in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy.

    The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

    • Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
    • Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
    • Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant’s unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
    • Travel within local multi-county area to conduct daily home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary. Minimal overnight travel required.
    • Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
    • Represent DSDS in administrative hearings


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High level communication and interviewing skills.
    • Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
    • Ability to be resilient, with critical and innovative thinking skills.
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
    • Keen attention to detail and documentation
    • Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
    • Prior experience with customer service and working with the elderly, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable population is preferred


    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.

    Mary Koch, Bureau Chief, 816-889-2212 / Mary.Koch@health.mo.gov

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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