Contract Public Health Program Representative

City of Springfield • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level