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State of Missouri · 17 hours ago

Public Health Program Associate (4864005)

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented Public Health Program Associate committed to protecting the health and safety of long term care residents. This role involves conducting licensing activities for long term care facilities and adult day care centers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and assisting in policy development and staff training.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate information submitted by long term care facilities and adult day care centers to ensure regulatory compliance with licensure standards

Serve as the primary contact for the licensure of adult day care centers. Review and process adult day care applications, including the preparation of letters and licenses, and answering questions related to adult day care regulations

Process long term care facility status changes and bed changes/relocations while utilizing state regulations for guidance

Process licenses for long term care facilities and work closely with clerical staff to ensure deadlines are met

Communicate with long term care facility and adult day care providers

Track fees paid for licensure and process refunds as appropriate

Compile and enter data for reporting and tracking

Assist with reviewing complaint packets for completion and finalization

Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and regulations, and assist with staff training or other special projects as assigned

Qualification

RegulationsData compilationOral communicationWritten communicationProfessional demeanorBasic computer knowledgeCritical thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or can substitute experience for education

Be able to quickly gain knowledge of statutes and regulations related to the licensure of long term care facilities and adult day care programs. Must be able to review and understand state regulations, as well as apply the regulations in day to day work

Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines/timeframes, use critical thinking skills and requires a professional demeanor when interacting with customers

Skills in effectively working with diverse individuals and populations, providing good communication with team members, regional offices, other departments, the public, and stakeholders

Ability to compile and enter data for reporting purposes