Public Health Program Associate

Job Description:

Public Health Program Associate

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 8800 E. 63 rd St, 6 th Floor, Raytown, MO 64133

Why you’ll love this position:

This position will serve as a Facilitator for the Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Healthy Children and Youth and Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Programs. SHCN is looking for a team player with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a positive impact for individuals with special health care needs and their families. We offer a work culture that promotes a work-life balance in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy. Work hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday- Friday, flex schedules may be considered.

• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain records for the implementation and management of the program, gather and provide data, prepare reports relative to program activities.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance, to program partners and SHCN staff.
• Use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other program related computer applications necessary to meet program goals
• Assist with intake of new referrals, assist with determining participant eligibility for program services, program enrollment, and initiate the process to assess for services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. (Applicable work experience will be allowed as a substitution).
• Attention for detail, excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with SHCN staff, health care providers, and others involved in program implementation.
• Excellent communication skills; be able to explain, demonstrate, and train program guidelines and technical processes.
• Work independently, multitask, and demonstrate superior initiative. Positive attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others.
• Positive attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others.

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:

45,184.32-46,968.00 per Year