Social Services Specialist

State of Missouri
Belton, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2025
  • Salary: $40,416.00-$43,662.72 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:43662
  • Full Time
  • Human and Social Services
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 836 N. Scott Ave., Belton, MO 64012.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? In this position as part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, your work will contribute to the mission of promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Missourians. Are you interested in having weekends and holidays off and not being on call? Then this is the position for you! This position is in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy.

    • Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
    • Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
    • Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant’s unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
    • Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
    • Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
    • Represent DSDS in administrative hearings



    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
    • Strong interviewing and communication skills
    • Keen to detail and documentation
    • Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
    • Prior experience with customer service and working with the elderly, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable population is preferred


    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 .

    Bethany Miller, Regional Manager Region 4, Bethany.Miller@health.mo.gov, (816) 387-2079
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

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    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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