Program Coordinator - Child Care Subsidy

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: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101, 10325 Business 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050, or 8800 E. 63 rd , Raytown, MO 64133.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Child Care Subsidy Program increases children's access to early learning by assisting eligible parents/guardians with payments for child care in Missouri. The purpose of this program is to not only ensure children have access to early childhood programs, but also to help families with the cost of child care so they are able to focus on finding and holding steady jobs and/or are able to attend school and training programs.

• Supervise staff on the Family Eligibility team.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to family eligibility applications and determinations, compliance practices, production tracking, and other items related to child care assistance.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of the day-to-day operations of the Family Eligibility team.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Develop reports for various subsidy operations including but not limited to: program participation, processing timeframes, and compliance.
• Analyze data and provide program improvement recommendations to office leadership.
• Provide training for the Child Care Subsidy section on requirements for families to receive child care assistance.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities related to the child care subsidy program.
• Serve as backup for the Program Manager of the Child Care Subsidy section, when needed.
• Assist the CCDF Administrator with research related to the Child Care Subsidy program.
• Assist with the maintenance of policies and procedures related to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Coordinate with the Outreach section to ensure subsidy-related materials are accessible.
• Utilize the Child Care Data System (CCDS) to view applications details and monitor dashboards for performance metrics.
• Ability to perform and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff and other state and local agencies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, education, family/social/human services, or other related area; with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

OR

• Five or more years of professional or technical experience in administration, education, human services, or a related field, or other experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment; with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

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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