Contract Community Health Advocate

Job description

Salary : $34,424.00 - $51,043.20 Annually

Location : Springfield, MO

Job Type: Contract

Job Number:

Department: Health

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Looking to help support your community?

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.

**This position is open until filled but applications received by March 13th, 2026 are guaranteed review.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training At least two years of college or vocational education in a Public Health Discipline or related field;

AND One year of related work experience;

Directly related work experience can be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing/Certification If operating a motor vehicle during the course of performing job duties, must possess a valid Driver's License, and provide required liability coverage.

Functions

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

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

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, , 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.

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01

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. I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in a Public Health Discipline or related field? High School Diploma or GED equivalent

30 college credit hours

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours

90 college credit hours

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

03

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

04

How many years of work experience do you have in a public health related field? 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 work experience in a public health related field.

Required Question

Worksite address

springfield, MO, 65897, US

Who can apply

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