Public Health Specialist II
Public Health Specialist II
(Job Opening ID #513871)
Full-time position available with KCMO’s Health Department, HIV Services Division,
2400 Troost.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
As a condition of employment with the City of KCMO Health Department, all new employees will be required to submit or provide documentation of receiving an influenza (Flu) Vaccination. Works in the HIV Services Housing Program as the primary staff member responsible for projects with direct client interaction and service provision. Serves as the primary liaison between the KC-TGA HIV Services System and the local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry System (CES). Communicates client needs between the two systems. Educates and trains community partners about HIV Services and CES. Provides assessments to clients and staying informed on houselessness issues locally and nationally. Coordinates and serves as a short-term support specialist for two direct services projects, short-term housing and employment services. Follows
federal guidelines for client and activity eligibility while creatively designing and facilitating local implementation. Attends and participates in various community engagement meetings including HIV Service
Coordination, quality improvement work groups, and CoC committees. Utilizes local client-level databases for documentation, care coordination, and reporting. Supports other activities and projects of the HIV Services Program and overall Health Department.
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of health related work experience, including 1 year at
a level comparable to the City’s Public Health Specialist; OR an accredited Master’s degree and 1 year of health related work experience at a level comparable to the City’s Public Health Specialist; OR an accredited Master’s degree in Public Health; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must pass a
preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Preference given for at least two years experience in non-profit case management, social work, client services, housing and/or employment counseling/services, serving populations including people experiencing homelessness, people living with HIV, the LGBTQIA population, racial/ethnic minorities, and immigrant populations and/or other related services and populations.
Salary Range: $21.46-$33.88/hour.
Application Deadline Date: October 4, 2021.
EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.