Contract Community Health Advocate

City of Springfield • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking a Contract Community Health Advocate to work with mental health and substance use. The Community Health Advocate will work to improve health outcomes by connecting individuals to resources that address mental health and substance use. This position will engage with community members to identify barriers to care, provide education and navigation support, and strengthen connections between individuals, service providers, and community partners. This position will support initiatives that promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being across the community.

Requirements

• At least two years of college or vocational education in a Public Health Discipline or related field; OR Directly related work experience can be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License, and provide required liability coverage if operating a motor vehicle during the course of performing job duties.
• 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.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.
• The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals to resources that address mental health and substance use.
• Engage with community members to identify barriers to care.
• Provide education and navigation support.
• Strengthen connections between individuals, service providers, and community partners.
• Support initiatives that promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being across the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree