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Senior Program Specialist

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Sep 13, 2024
Full Time Project Management
  • Salary: $70,000-$73,000 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 73000 USD

Job Description

Job Location:

301 W. High St. Jefferson City, MO. This is a hybrid position and will require travel within the state

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of Child Advocate is an independent reviewer of the child welfare system. This position will lead the office’s circuit review program and will have the opportunity to positively impact the child welfare system within identified Judicial Circuits.

  • Review and develop improvements to the current Circuit Review process
  • Use data to identify circuits eligible for a Circuit Review
  • Lead and coordinate all Circuit Reviews done by OCA following statutory authority and rules
  • Complete random case reviews from all program lines within an identified circuit
  • Track trends and conduct in-person and virtual interviews with stakeholders within the circuit
  • Prepare reports and make recommendations based on findings
  • Supervise investigators working on the circuit review team
  • Manage budget allocated to this program within OCA


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years or more experience working in the Child Welfare field
  • Minimum of 3 years Supervisory Experience
  • Knowledge and use of Missouri Child Welfare Policy


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in data analysis to determine trends, issues, and improvement goals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, investigation skills, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point


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 .

Base Pay

70,000

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map
About 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!

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