DSDS Project Specialist

Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood Jefferson City or central MO offices however consideration will be given to statewide candidates with frequent travel to Jefferson City required. Remote work scheduled will be considered upon meeting requirements.

The Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS) is seeking an eager and qualified candidate ready to innovate, research, and support an ever-growing program designed to aid seniors and individuals with disabilites. This role will assist with key intiatives aiming to better support the partipants and clients we serve.

• Lead high level project planning, risk analysis, development, and implementation of key initiatives including but not limited to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Rule initiatives which includes multi-system collaboration with various state agencies and the Adult Protective Services (APS) Section.
• Conduct and summarize research in response to executive, legislative, or administrative inquiries. Summarization may occur in various forms dependent upon the audience's need.
• Assist programmatic teams with a variety of tasks related to policy, quality assurance, enhanced system solutions, and data analysis.
• Provide assistance in the development of long-term organizational strategy.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficient knowledge of HCBS and APS policies, regulations, and statutes required
• Project management experience required
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Contract management/monitoring expereience preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills

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.
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