Contract Public Health Program Representative

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield seeks a Contract Public Health Program Representative to join the Chronic Disease Prevention - Community Wellness division in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on mental health and substance use service engagement, collaborating with coalitions, partners, and providers to guide prevention and intervention strategies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years in public health, with a Master's degree potentially substituting for one

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, public administration, social services, health services, behavioral sciences, or related field.
• Two years of professional or technical public health experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; supervisory and data management/analysis experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with coalitions, community partners, and service providers to address mental health concerns and substance use trends; support surveillance and data-driven initiatives.
• Strengthen referral pathways and connect individuals to mental health and substance use services; provide support through overdose response and early intervention efforts.

Skills

Public health experience

Supervisory experience

Data management and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Social Services, Health Services, Behavioral Sciences or related area

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

Contract Public Health Program Representative

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking a Contract Public Health Program Representative to work within the Chronic Disease Prevention - Community Wellness division.

This Contract Public Health Program Representative will focus on mental health and substance use service engagement in our community. The main responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with coalitions, community partners, and service providers to address mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, suicide, isolation) and substance use trends. Support and expand surveillance and data-driven initiatives to guide prevention and intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen referral pathways and connect individuals to mental health and substance use services. Provide support through overdose response, post-overdose follow-up, and early intervention efforts, engaging high-risk clients to reduce crisis events, promote recovery, and improve overall behavioral health outcomes.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Social Services, Health Services, Behavioral Sciences or a related area;
• Two years of professional or technical experience in public health;
• A Master's Degree in a discipline indicated above may be substituted for one year of the required experience;
• Some assignments may require previous supervisory experience;
• Some assignments may require significant data management and analysis work experience;
• Experience needs to be commensurate with the current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification

• None required.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.