Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program Manager
State of Missouri
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- Categories: Project Management, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 06, 2025
Job Description:
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program Manager
Description
Job Location: This position will be located at a location within the state that is determined by the selected applicant's location and available space.Why you’ll love this position:
Are you wanting to make a positive impact for individuals with special needs and their families? Do you seek a position that allows you to utilize sound administrative nursing skills to make a difference in people's lives? Are you interested in having weekends and holidays off and not being on call? Do you want a job that does not require 'direct patient care' and/or floor work? This position is for a Monday through Friday schedule with daytime hours, in a work culture that promotes a work-life balance, enhancing job satisfaction, and loyalty. This position is in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy. The Bureau of Special Health Care Needs is seeking a professional, qualified, compassionate, and dedicated candidate to fill a Registered Nurse Specialist/Supervisor position. This position will serve as the Program Manager for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program.
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
- Provide administrative management and oversight of the CYSHCN Program to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Provide nursing consultation and programmatic guidance to Service Coordinators, who work with program participants, family members, and providers located throughout the state.
- Review prior authorization requests for CYSHCN services, using critical nursing judgment and budgetary analysis, to appropriately allocate program resources.
- Evaluate current operations and formulate recommendations to improve efficiency of processes and quality of CYSHCN services.
- Participate in extensive collaboration with Local Public Health Agencies; Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division; Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood; as well as other DHSS staff, managers, and leadership.
- Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of Service Coordinator caseload reports and participant records to ensure consistent and accurate application of program policies and guidelines.
- Complete monthly contractor invoice reviews and annual on-site contractor reviews to ensure the service coordination delivery system standards are being adhered to in an efficient and consistent manner
- Provide oversight of the Kids Assistive Technology (KAT) contract.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold a current Missouri Registered Nurse license and have 2-4 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Candidates must have supervisory nursing experience and extensive clinical knowledge related to state programs and medical services for children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities.
- Experience in service coordination/case management, home care/home health, and pediatrics is preferred.
- Experience in quality improvement and assurance is preferred.
- Attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with SHCN staff, providers, and internal and external stakeholders are strong qualifications for this position.
- A positive attitude, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and computer literacy, are also important qualifications for this role.
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 .
Paula Darr, Paula.Darr@health.mo.gov or 573-751-6246