Senior Program Specialist - OOC Early Intervention Southeast Region

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: Job Location: Remote telework, with the official domicile located within the state of Missouri in the Southeast region (Regions 9 & 10). This position requires travel within the counties identified in Regions 9 & 10 of the Southeast Region .

Why you’ll love this position:

First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. The federal law governing First Steps is Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the lead state agency responsible for implementing the First Steps program. First Steps is a voluntary program which provides families the tools they need to help their child be successful.

• Serve as the local, primary point of contact for System Point of Entry (SPOE) contractors in the region(s) assigned.
• Attend SPOE staff and early intervention provider meetings in the regions assigned, as requested and available.
• Provide technical assistance and training on Missouri First Steps guidance and policies to SPOEs and early intervention providers.
• Provide information and/or technical assistance to school districts and stakeholders on First Steps policies and procedures.
• Support collaboration between the Missouri First Steps program and local Early Childhood Special Education programs.
• Assist with resolving issues between SPOE staff and providers or parents as needed.
• Participate in regional and statewide advisory councils, as needed.
• Identify, create, and provide trainings based on regional and statewide needs utilizing onsite, virtual, and on-demand formats.
• Develop, review, and update guidance for the First Steps program.
• Assist with statewide stakeholder and/or contractor meetings.
• Oversee efforts of SPOEs and providers in the assigned region to attain compliance with state and federal regulations associated with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Provide programmatic oversight and general contract management activities in the region(s) assigned.
• Collect and interpretate program data to support the practices of SPOEs and early intervention providers in the regions assigned.
• Review program data regularly for trends to assist with data driven decision-making, continuous quality improvement, and the successful operation of the First Steps program.
• Assist with the preparation and review of state and federal reports, including the Annual Performance Report and State Systemic Improvement Plan.
• Assist with State Plan updates and quality improvement initiatives.
• Process and investigate billing issues reported for SPOEs and providers within the assigned region(s).
• Investigate practice issues involving SPOE staff or providers in the regions assigned.
• Perform and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in education, early childhood, child/human development, social/human services, family studies, or a related field.

OR

• Four or more years of work or technical experience in the field of education, early childhood, child/ human development, social/human services, family studies, or a related field.

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 .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

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

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