Benefit Program Senior Specialist State of Missouri - 3.3 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $51,600.24 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Pension plan Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Job Summary - Why you'll love this position You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of

TEAMWORK

to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through

COLLABORATION

with partners and stakeholders, embody

ACCOUNTABILITY

through trust and professionalism, and embrace

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of "Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success." Responsibilities - What you'll do

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Based upon job center outreach requirements, an employee may travel a minimum of 10% within the assigned service counties to conduct outreach to community-based organizations. This will generally consist of day travel with occasional overnight travel. Must have a valid Missouri Driver's license. Main Purpose/Focus of the

Position:

To supervise local office operation, staff, and customer service within the Job Center, and serve as a working Supervisor to provide services directly to Job Center customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Responsible for the local office operation, staff, and customer service within the local one-stop delivery system Plan, organize, and supervise work of the office to meet goals and objectives of the Office and Department as outlined by the Strategic Plan Conduct regional outreach activities to locate job seekers and employers through contacts with local resource providers, as needed Promote Job Center services opportunities, and benefits and features of such, to customers and prospective customers based on customer needs and goals and services eligibility requirements Encourage a team concept among staff, and ensure a high standard of cooperation, collaboration and communication with Job Center staff and partners Supervise re-employment services for all programs and assist in meeting performance standards Provide on-going review and evaluation of employees giving appropriate feedback and counseling or recommendations Provide guidance and appropriate training to ensure employees have an opportunity to perform work at their expected competency level Monitor and manage staff schedules, attendance, time reporting and outreach scheduling Plan, hold, and participate in weekly staff meetings; provide updates and information to staff as needed Attend quarterly regional supervisory meetings as well as other meetings and conferences as directed Review Office of Workforce Development and Job Center reports; relay appropriate information to Job Center staff Ensure required reports are submitted in a timely manner Provide information, ideas, and suggestions to management to improve office functions and productivity Advise management at once of changing conditions requiring review and suggest possible corrective action Consult with program supervisors on special problems and new policies and procedures Implement and adapt operating procedures to local area needs and develop supplemental policies, as necessary, in coordination with one-stop management Ensure proper use of government property and funds, as a public trust Promote the mission and vision of the Office of Workforce Development Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Perform other related work as assigned Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance Qualifications - All you need for success Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel or public administration or closely related area, including military service 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. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.