Program Specialist - 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 8800 E. 63 rd , Suite 600, 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 in the Child Care Subsidy section responsible for processing family applications to determine eligibility for child care assistance.
• Oversee eligibility determinations to ensure decisions are made in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Conduct quality reviews of family eligibility cases and provide feedback to staff accordingly.
• Utilize the Child Care Data System (CCDS) to view application details and monitor dashboards for performance metrics.
• Update policies and procedures used for processing applications as needed.
• Responsible for required data collection, analysis, and reporting of child care subsidy information.
• Stay up to date with federal and state requirements related to the child care subsidy program.
• Prepare information for appeal and/or administrative hearings as needed.
• Collaborate with staff in the Office of Childhood on requirements related to child care subsidy, including authorizations, payments, and investigations.
• Serve as backup for the Program Coordinator of the Child Care Subsidy section as needed.
• Assist in training staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assist with management planning and goal-setting activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff and other state and local agencies.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in education, child development, social/human services, human development, and family studies other related area, with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

OR

• Four or more years of professional or technical experience in providing social/human services, education, business, and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency, 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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