Contract Public Health Program Representative

Contract Public Health Program Representative

Salary: $43,721.60 - $75,129.60 Annually Location: Springfield, MO Job Type: Contract Job Number: 032026 Department: Health Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description 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.

Please click here to learn more information about our Springfield-Greene County Health Department and services provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Social Services, Health Services, Behavioral Sciences or a related area; AND
• Two years of professional or technical experience in public health;
• A Masters 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.

Functions For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements 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.

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. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

Application Questions The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of "see resume" will not be accepted.

01 I understand.

02 What best describes your level of education in Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Social Services, Health Services, Behavioral Sciences or a related area?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03 Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04 How many years of experience do you have in public health?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05 Please describe your experience in public health.

Employer Information

• City: City of Springfield (MO)
• Address: 840 N Boonville Springfield, Missouri, 65802
• Phone: 417-864-1607
• Website:https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs