Adolescent Health Specialist (4701034) in Jefferson City, Missouri at State of Missouri

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Adolescent and School Health Program is seeking a passionate, driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, values high-quality work and is ready to make a meaningful impact. The program plays a critical role in supporting schools and community partners to build a future where every Missouri youth is healthy, safe, and successful. Its mission is to advance adolescent health by promoting coordination, professional development, and strong partnerships among families, communities, and schools.

At DHSS, employee growth is a priority—we view it as an investment in your future and ours. If you’re seeking purpose-driven work, diverse opportunities, a supportive environment, and excellent benefits, this may be the perfect fit.

Join our team and help create healthier, safer communities for youth across Missouri!

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Build and nurture strong partnerships and collaborations with external program partners including school nurses, school administrators, local public health agencies, and stakeholders through in-person and virtual communication.
• Showcase program achievements and partnerships by highlighting impact and collaboration during presentations and exhibiting at local and statewide conferences and conveinings.
• Contribute to crafting and shaping impactful program reports that tell the story of the program, partners, and Missouri's adolescent population.
• Deliver impactful technical support and assistance and lead interactive tranings to current and future contractors.
• Leverage program tools, sytems, and processes to manage data effectively (tracking responses, producing reports, ensuring accuracy and accountability, etc).
• Travel statewide to participate in program observations and monitorings to ensure quality and impact.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or four or more years of professional experience in public health, mental health, education, social services, public or business administration, health care, or a closely related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in developing and providing training.
• Experience developing, managing, and evaluating contracted work with third-party vendors.
• This position requires a high level of written and verbal communicaiton skills, the ability to build impactful partnerships through innovative problem-solving, and critical and analytical thinking.
• Experience using technology and a variety of computer programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, video-conferencing, and online survey platforms, Microsoft TEAMS, project management platforms for coordinating activities and project reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and writing/editing skills.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Benjamen Pringer, Benjamen.Pringer@health.mo.gov 573 751 1364