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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at is telecommuter eligible but is flexible if office space is needed.
Why you’ll love this position:
Are you driven to protect seniors and adults with disabilities? Do you work well in challenging situations? If so, come join a team that is dedicated to protecting Missouri's most vulnerable adults. We are seeking a passionate and professional candidate to serve as an agent on Missouri's centralized Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation customer service call center. You will serve as the first contact with our agency for people who have been abused/neglected/or exploited or those concerned about these vulnerable victims. You will then pass the reported information on to dedicated field staff for follow up. Your work directly impacts the quality of life for Missouri's seniors and disabled adult populations.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.- Conduct structured telephone interviews to gather information on reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Utilize multiple computers systems for the purpose of disseminating information received at intake to the field
- Provide customer service to a multitude of customers, including other state agencies, community partners, providers, and the public.
- Actively participate in an environment and culture of progressive improvement
- Process online, fax, and email reports as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- High level communication and interviewing skills.
- Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
- Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.
- Bachelor's degree (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education).
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 .
Amber Kleffner 573-522-1094 Amber.Kleffner@health.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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