Childrens Program Officer Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Childrens Program Officer St. Louis County, MO – 3.6 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $68,993.60 – $82,784.00 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level 3 years Master’s degree Full Job Description The St. Louis County Department of Children’s Services Fund seeks a Children’s Program Officer to support all aspects of the fund allocation process and manage a portfolio of contracted service agencies. The typical starting salary is $68,993.60- $82,784.00 annually depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visithttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. Examples of Duties Work within an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement fund allocation processes; complete and compile proposal reviews; and submit well-founded funding recommendations. Manage a portfolio of contracted agencies, provide support and policy interpretation; ensure contract and policy compliance; and monitor progress toward projected outputs and outcomes. Facilitate meetings with contracted agencies to discuss progress on proposed service delivery and to confirm compliance to specific contract terms and policy requirements. Prepare written reports; draft policies and procedures; document meetings and activities. Attend community meetings and events that promote best practices in fund distribution; mental and behavioral health services provision; and the division’s strategic goals. Complete special assignments and projects; conduct research; and prepare reports as directed. Perform other duties as required or assigned. This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a Master’s Degree and three years of related experience. Strong preference to current or former County employees. Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years.

Other benefits include:

paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.