Community Health Worker Specialist

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 17, 2025
  • Salary: 65,208.00-68,000.16 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:68000
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - In office with a possibility for telecommuting.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. In this exciting and fast-paced position, you will coordinate, promote and support statewide CHW initiatives to improve health outcomes for all Missourians. You'll work with some of the most talented, passionate and inspiring health care workers in the field to connect them to resources, education and funding.

    • Enhance and maintain a partnership network to support the growing CHW workforce across the state of Missouri.
    • Coordinate and provide educational opportunities for CHWs on the approved credentialed curriculum, chronic disease prevention and management and other identified training topics
    • Provide support to the Community Health Worker Association of Missouri (CHWAM) and the Statewide CHW Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on effective and efficient utilization of CHWs in improving health outcomes for Missourians.
    • Build the infrastructure necessary to increase the number of credentialed CHWs in the state and promote CHW workforce sustainability.
    • Create, facilitate, and monitor letters of agreement and contracts with partners to achieve program goals.
    • Contribute to required grant reports and updates.
    • Promote sustainability of the CHW program across the state


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • A four year degree in a related field is preferred.
    • Excellent relationship-building skills. Strong time management and organizational skills.
    • Program management experience
    • Experience writing documents such as grants, contracts, letters of agreement, and other correspondences.
    • 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 .

    Joyce Hoth, joyce.hoth@health.mo.gov, 314-244-8813
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
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    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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