Several full-time positions available with the Health Department, Behavioral Health & Injury Prevention Division located at 2400 Troost Ave
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: June 26, 2024
Responsibilities
- Provides case management services to clients at high risk of violence.
- Case management services will be according to a therapeutic psychosocial client-centered, solution-focused approach.
- Identifies goals in key domains to help clients live safer and healthier lives.
- Peace Partners will help the clients develop objectives to help them attain their goals.
- Connects clients to needed social services and provides direct services when appropriate.
- Referrals will be made to resources such as job placement, educational services, substance abuse programs, and health care.
- Prepares reports on their activities, which they will deliver to the Focused Deterrence Governing Board and Health Department leadership.
- Runs Partners for Peace meetings, working with community partners to refer survivors of violence and individuals close to violence to needed resources.
- Comfortable working with and engaging in communities plagued by violence.
- Provides outreach to survivors of violence and even individuals potentially participating in violence.
- Builds relationships with clients ethically and safely, assists them in achieving goals, and assists them in stable, safe, and sustainable living within 90 days to deter violence.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 (OR an accredited Master's degree and 2) years of responsible health related experience in the fields of public health with the federal, state or local government or in the private health sector, including 1 year at the level of Public Health Specialist II; OR a doctorate in Veterinary Science, Health Education or Public Health or Doctor of Medicine (MD); OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, including 2 years of experience at the level of Public Health Specialist II. Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
