Community Health Advocate - Family Connects

Community Health Advocate - Family Connects

Salary

$36,150.40 - $55,473.60 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

080726

Department

Health

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Looking to make a difference in parents and newborns lives located in Springfield and Greene County?

The Community Health Advocate vacancy is located within the Family Connects program a part of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. The Family Connects program supports parents in caring for their newborn by offering a nurse home visit at no cost for all families living in Greene County. The Community Health Advocate position will establish initial contact with families at the hospitals and engage, recruit, and schedule families for nurse home visits. The position will work to build and maintain relationships with hospital staff and other referring agencies. This position will also conduct post-visit connection phone calls with families, track services contacted and received and provide referrals when necessary. The Advocate will work as an active member of the Family Connects team by attending all regular staff meetings, in-service trainings and other meetings as required.

Please click here for more information about the Family Connects Program.

Please click here for information on our excellent benefits!

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

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 drivers license, and provide required liability coverage.

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

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
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors 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.

06

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs