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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 hours ago

Sr. Program Area Specialist, Institute for Human Development

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is an applied research and training center for human services, seeking a Sr. Program Area Specialist to enhance and innovate resources related to the Charting the LifeCourse framework. This role involves managing training projects, providing technical assistance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote effective support coordination practices.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in managing and coordinating a portfolio of training and technical assistance projects related to long term services and supports, specifically person-centered planning and support coordination. This includes monitoring project timelines and ensuring required deliverables are met

Provide training and technical assistance to organizations and professionals to integrate and implement LifeCourse framework and tools for support coordination/case management

Oversee and adapt functional plans and priorities, to meet short- and long-term services and organizational goals of the Nexus and IHD

Assist in the development and maintenance of LifeCourse training resources and tools for professionals and organizations to use to enhance support coordination/case management

Support the on-going membership and learning of a national network of professionals and organizations

Assist with the evaluation and research of LifeCourse projects, programs and evidence-based practices focusing on support coordination/case management

Work collaboratively with internal and external subject matter experts and identify target audience’s technical and strategic needs to develop and implement desired outcomes

Develop and maintain strong synergistic relationships with external partners, IHD and Nexus team members

Qualification

Person-centered practicesTraining developmentProject managementResearch experienceCommunity partnershipOrganizational managementDiversity awarenessStrategic planningTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Experience in best practices for person centered support coordination practices, including implementation of the CtLC framework and tools into the day-to day role

Experience in managing, leading, and training support coordinators/case managers and/or organizations, with experience integrating person-centered practices and/or Charting the LifeCourse into organizational policies, procedures, or culture

Experience and expertise in partnering with professionals, community members, and people with disabilities

Self-driven performance and initiative with strong skills organizing and managing more than one project at a time

Experience with developing training and written materials for broad dissemination and use (such as: reports, publications, curriculum, tools/resources for individuals and families)

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse learning populations

Ability to work well independently as well as with a team

Participated in, coordinated and/or lead strategic planning or process consulting for organizational change

Strong connection to and/or active membership in national, state and local organizations specific to support coordination/case management and person-centered best practices

Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Preferred

A Master's degree in social work, human/social services, healthcare management, or public administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience in social services and organizational management from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Personal lived experience or working experience with people with disabilities and/or their families

One or more years of experience with project management, information dissemination, data collection, or experience on research projects

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M