Contract Community Health Advocate Job at City of Springfield, MO
Description
Looking to help support your community?
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking a Contract Community Health Advocate to work with our Division of Communicable Diseases. As a Contract Community Health Advocate, you will work to educate the community about the importance of STI testing and treatment as well as work directly with patients accessing STI services to identify and implement mitigation strategies to improve health outcomes. This position will assist with coordinating resources within the community for individuals, providing health intervention strategies, building community partnerships through targeted outreach, and providing direct education on the importance of testing and treatment. Our Contract Community Health Advocates are on the front-line of engaging the community to make our region a healthier place to live.
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
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. 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. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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