Social Services Specialist (4624211) Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Between $40k and
$44k
Per Year
Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $38k – $50k Per Year Social Services Specialist (4624211)
State of Missouri

Occupation:

Social and Human Service Assistants

Location:

Kansas City, MO – 64102
Positions available: 1
Job #: jo_1897362159

Source:

State of Missouri

Posted:

6/16/2025

Expires:

6/26/2025

Web Site:

www.mo.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
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Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position

Job Location:

This position will be located at 1410 Genessee, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64102. Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? In this position as part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, your work will contribute to the mission of promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Missourians. Are you interested in having weekends and holidays off and not being on call? Then this is the position for you! This position is in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy. Responsibilities – What you’ll do

• Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
• Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
• Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant’s unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
• Represent DSDS in administrative hearings
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
• Assume accountability and responsibility over the program’s integrity, operations, and success Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.
  Qualifications – All you need for success
• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient, with critical and innovative thinking skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc.

experience may be substituted for each year of required education)

RN & LPN

must be licensed and in good standing in Missouri

• Keen to detail and documentation
• Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
• Prior experience with customer service and working with the elderly, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable population is preferred Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details – More reasons to love this position 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. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.