Applying To: Public Health Program Representative

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Department: Health Commissioner

Salary

• Minimum: $45,656.00
• Maximum: $60,372.00

Position Specifications

Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing investigative, educational, and patient intervention services under various specialized healthcare initiatives related to the Behavioral Health and Chronic Diseases section of the St. Louis Health Department. Duties include recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues by providing clinical consultation to providers and staff, in order to treat a variety of mental and physical health-related disorders; providing information and referrals to link patients with community resources, as well as coordinating intervention services through advice and counseling. 

For an additional description of this position, please refer to the classification specification for Public Health Program Representative

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Public Health.  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license while employed by the City of St. Louis.  Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing the application. Please note type of license, number, class, and expiration date on the Employment Application.

Documentation of academic credentials must be submitted upon request.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Four to seven years of experience working with clients with substance use disorders or prior experience in a diverse and complex environment is highly desirable.  

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Your employment experience and training will be used to determine whether you meet the entrance requirements for this position and to compute your experience and training evaluation.  Applicants will only receive credit for their experience and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. When completing the Employment History section of the application, include reasons for changes in employers and explain any gaps in employment.  Incomplete and/or carelessly completed applications will not be considered.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:  To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request.  The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

CITY RESIDENTS PREFERENCE POINTS: City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points. 

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION:  Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill the anticipated vacancies.  Please submit application as soon as possible.  Applications can be submitted on the Internet.  Visit the City web site at http://stlouis-mo.gov/jobs

Scoring Components and Their Weights

• Experience and Training: 100%

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill the anticipated vacancies. Please submit application as soon as possible.

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