Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
Job Location: Lead Administrative Support Assistant TDM-Facilitation scheduling primary role with other assigned duties. Base can be within Kirksville, Fayette, Callaway, Audrain, Monroe, Boone and Franklin counties.
All are encouraged to apply as locations may continue to become available.
Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Why you’ll love this position:
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- Process, track, and provide responses for background checks for licensed, licensed-exempt, and child placing agencies.
- Manage and maintain all electronic files related to the Background Screening Unit.
- Research assigned issues, compile pertinent program information, and prepares complex ad hoc reports, spreadsheets, and/or databases accurately and timely.
- Exercise independence in decision-making based upon knowledge of agency operations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Qualifications - All you need for success
3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
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.
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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.