Risk Prevention Consultant

Role Description

This position will work under the direct supervision of a Risk Prevention Area Lead to assess and address barriers that result in at-risk outcomes for people and providers with specialized needs. This includes assisting and overseeing the high-risk transition process, including the sex-offender and forensic process; managing the consumer referral database; providing training and support to providers, including residential, behavioral, and support coordination entities for both the transition process and other risk prevention efforts as they are built.

This function will also assist in further development of risk prevention efforts, and participate in statewide and area Tiered Supports trainings and meetings. Consultation and assistance will be remote when possible. However, training, meetings, and job duties may require travel at times.

Essential Functions

• Communicates information clearly and effectively through verbal discussions and written documents.
• Tolerate stressful situations with healthy and stress reducing repertoires and adapt to changes in routine, requirements, and circumstances as necessary.
• Maintain proficiency and accuracy of written and verbal communication with a balance of tact and assertiveness.
• Express concerns and counter arguments in scheduled, private meetings.
• Complete assignments from supervisor accurately and on-time.
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries, requests for assistance, crisis situations and assignments from internal and external stakeholders and develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Follow required procedures and guidelines for division employees.
• Complete reviews, consultations, assigned projects, reports and other documentation in a timely and thorough manner.

Typical Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a Developmental Disabilities Community Worker II and/or as a Case Manager II, or two or more years of experience in a related field.
• Must be a Registered Behavioral Technician, or willing to become one once hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field.

Benefits

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.