Social Services Unit Supervisor

Job Description:

Social Services Unit Supervisor

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 220 South Jefferson, St Louis, MO 63103 with consideration given to surrounding areas based on chosen applicant's location

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking an individual who is committed to the mission of keeping Missourian’s safe and healthy. This position is integral at supervising a team of Assessor Social Service Specialists within the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program. The goal of the HCBS program is to help participant’s remain as independent as possible in the least restrictive environment. This leadership position will ensure that the team is getting the right services to the right people at the right time, while ensuring the integrity of the Medicaid HCBS program. A person in this position will exemplify transformational leadership, collaborate with numerous professionals and constituents, and embrace public service.

• Lead, motivate, and empower a team of approximately 6-8 Social Service Specialist Assessors over a multi-county area
• Implement and sustain a culture of process improvement
• Participate and network with an interdisciplinary team
• Develop and coach team members to maximize skillsets and talents
• Assume accountability and responsibility over the program requirements, integrity, operations and success
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct conferences, home visits, and attend hearings and training sessions with your team members, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, display high levels of commitment and accountability, exhibit the ability to inspire and motivate others, effectively lead change and transformation, demonstrate exceptional time management skills, and thrive when making independent decisions. Prior experience with leadership, customer service, performance management, and HCBS programs is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).

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 .

Salary:

55,728.00-57,528.00 per Year