Program Coordinator - OOC Family Eligibility

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location : This position can be remote with regular travel required to Jefferson City, MO.

Why you'll love this position :

The Child Care Subsidy Program increases children's access to early learning by assisting eligible parents / guardians with payments for child care in Missouri.

The purpose of this program is to not only ensure children have access to early childhood programs, but also to help families with the cost of child care so they are able to focus on finding and holding steady jobs and / or are able to attend school and training programs.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Supervise staff in the Family Eligibility Team.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to family eligibility applications and determinations, compliance practices, production tracking, and other items related to child care assistance.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of the day-to-day operations of the family eligibility team.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Develop reports for various subsidy operations including but not limited to : program participation, processing timeframes, and compliance.
• Analyze data and provide program improvement recommendations to office leadership.
• Provide training for the Child Care Subsidy section on requirements for families to receive child care assistance.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities related to the child care subsidy program.
• Serve as backup for the Program Manager of the Child Care Subsidy section, when needed.
• Assist the CCDF Administrator with research related to the Child Care Subsidy program.
• Assist with the maintenance of policies and procedures related to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, education, family / social / human services, or other related area;

with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

Five or more years of professional or technical experience in administration, education, human services, or a related field, or other experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment;

with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

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 .

Contact Details - If you have questions about this position please contact

If you have questions about this position please contact : hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer : Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination : The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities.

Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.

O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities : For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY / TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants : The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS.

If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.