Quality Improvement Manager with SLDDTC

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Quality Improvement Manager

for St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

Semi-Monthly Salary: $3,494.55 semi-monthly / $83,869.14 annually

(The salary indicated represents a base pay rate.  Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.)

 Apply by November 13, 2026

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers (SLDDTC) has an opening for a Quality Improvement Manager.  This position serves at both South County Habilitation Center (SCHC), located at 2312 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 and at St. Charles Habilitation Center (STCHC), located at 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, MO 63033. Working hours are primarily 8:00am to 4:30pm, with Sundays/Saturdays and holidays off; however, this position will need to work a flexible schedule as needed. 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

Why you’ll love this position: You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for persons who are impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers, so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

 What you’ll do:  This is a managerial position responsible for providing oversight of the SLDDTC   quality improvement program(s).  This position establishes facility quality procedures, standards, and specifications; assesses client needs and ensures they are met. This person supervises the Quality Improvement Department which is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the health, safety, rights and quality of services for individuals we serve.  This position is also responsible for providing oversight of incident reporting processes, monitoring the timely review, closure of incident reports, identifying trends and areas of concern, and making recommendations for quality improvement.  This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret data and demonstrate     effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and   adaptability.   

Qualifications - All you need for success

Eligibility: You will need 4 or more years of relevant experience and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

 To Apply:  Online applications can be submitted at:  https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/52add408-3df3-4dab-a9c8-3dabc13dc511?jb=1   Please upload your resume, cover letter, and 1-2 letters of recommendation no later than November 13, 2026.

 Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for twelve months. 

This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training, and other background information.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, contact the Personnel Office at (314) 894-5418 or by email at [email protected].

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.