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Job Description
The Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist in the MAGI/AHS Unit. This position will be located in St Louis County/Maryland Heights Office based at 13500 Riverport Drive Suite 300, Maryland Heights, MO .
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Liaison between contractor and MAGI Contract Unit .
• DSS point of contact for Contractor staff .
• Modifying and streamlining MAGI processes by reviewing current policy, updating policy, addressing error trends, submitting required reports .
• Research other state best practices and determine methods to integrate within Missouri’s system .
• Coordinate with FSD on any changes that impact staff for MAGI processing with policy and legislative changes .
• Review any impending federal or state legislation and prepare the impacts to processes, eligibility, and systems for both citizens and the Department for review by leadership .
• Make recommendations for programmatic updates allowable within the federal and state laws based on changes by other states, legislative changes, ect .
• Create process improvements for new federal policy and guidance .
• Complete system testing with new policy .
• Review data reports to interpret trends .
• Coordinate with training staff to update current trainings or help develop new trainings as the subject matter expert.
• Other duties as assigned .
Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications:- MEDES and FAMIS system knowledge.
- Exercise independence in problem solving.
- Skills in oral/written communication.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
I ndividual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
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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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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