PDS-CS-Policy

The State of Missouri is hiring a Program Development Specialist for the Child Support Policy Unit in Jefferson City, MO. Responsibilities include program planning, budget preparation, legislative reviews, policy analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant experience and education. The role requires extensive travel to Jefferson City for training and meetings, indicating that it is not a remote position.
The Family Support Division is seeking candidates to fill a Program Development Specialist position within the Child Support (CS) Policy Unit. This position will be based in the Cole County/Jefferson City Child Support Office located at 615 Howerton Crt., Jefferson City, MO.

This position will perform the following duties, but not limited to:

· Assist in the overall planning, development, and administration of the child support program;

· Assist in the preparation of budget documents;

· Complete fiscal notes and bill reviews for legislation related to the child support program;

· Draft responses to inquiries from legislatures and other state and federal officials;

· Analyze federal and state laws, regulations, federal policy directives and court decisions related to the child support program;

· Developing, analyzing, revising and modifying program policy and procedures for inclusion in CS policy manual, forms, pamphlets and program plans;

· Interpret policy for field staff and others;

· Assist divisional leadership and departmental staff, as needed, in all matters related to the child support program;

· Identifying business needs for the Missouri Automated Child Support System (MACSS); reviewing testing of system changes;

· Work collaboratively with other units, divisions, departments, organizations or independently based on the scope of work assigned.

· Other duties as assigned
• *Extensive travel to Jefferson City for the first six months of employment is required for training purposes and meetings. After six months of employment, moderate travel to Jefferson City to attend meetings is required. Occasional travel outside of Jefferson City for information gathering, training, workgroup meetings, presentations, etc. is also expected.**

Two or more years of experience in a professional or technical job classification; and possession of a high school diploma or poof of high school equivalency. OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and, four or more years of professional experience providing social services; or conducting investigations or audits of social services providers, fundraising or event planning, training, relationship/partnership building, grant/contract management, or sales.

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the stated experience.)

(A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for two years of the stated experience.)

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for deficiencies in the required education.)

Preferred Experience: Child Support Experience

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate and interpret complex ideas, plans, procedures, and programs;

• Ability to coordinate and work with multiple agencies and projects at one time:

• Ability to produce objective and timely reports;

• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills;

• Work independently

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent team work skills; and

• Possess the ability to adjust to a changing environment and achieve results

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants

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.

FSD.Personnel@dss.mo.gov

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