HEALTH & JUSTICE PROGRAM COORD

Boone County Government, Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Government in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Health & Justice Program Coordinator to lead cross-sector initiatives that improve well-being and independence for residents. The role directs collaboration, aligns resources, and translates priorities into measurable outcomes.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in community service delivery, criminal justice, or project management, with strong policy development and grant

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services or related field.
• Minimum three years' experience in community service delivery, criminal justice, project management, or related research.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-sector health and justice initiatives to advance well-being and independence of Boone County residents.
• Manages day-to-day operations supporting health and justice collaboration; convenes stakeholders and priorities.
• Assists with budgets, grants, and identifying funding resources; supports HJCC operations and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Research methods

Policy development

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree in social services/related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 30-008
HEALTH & JUSTICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES

POSTED: 08/28/26

Responsibilities:

Summary:
Leads cross-sector health and justice initiatives that advance the well-being, independence, and self-sufficiency of Boone County residents. Directs strategic community collaboration, strengthens public and community partnerships, aligns resources and funding, and translates community priorities into coordinated action and measurable outcomes.
Essential Functions:
Manages day-to-day operations supporting health and justice system collaboration by convening stakeholders and advancing community priorities. Assists with implementing the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Boone County health and justice coordination through the Health and Justice Coordinating Council (HJCC) or similar entity.
Develops policies, procedures, infrastructure, and processes in collaboration with community agencies and County departments. Assists with budgets, work plans, grants, and identifying funding resources.
Represents the Department and HJCC professionally at community events and with the media. Supports HJCC meetings, including agendas, minutes, notices, scheduling, and communications. Provides timely information and responds to inquiries.
Facilitates forums and partnerships that promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Maintains research on community needs, trends, indicators, and evidence-based practices. Maintains agency and service databases.
Evaluates outcomes with community partners and provides technical assistance on reporting, best practices, and performance management. Assists with public information, reports, presentations, and website content. Supervises administrative staff as assigned and performs related duties.

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social services/related field, minimum three years' experience in community service delivery, criminal justice, project management, or related research; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range:

$58,260.80 - $60,008

Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.