Administrative Officer (Limited Term Merit)

Full-time position with the Health Department, Behavior Health & Injury Prevention Division located at 2400 Troost. Limited term merit will last until June 2026.
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 2:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 22, 2025


Responsibilities

The REACH program is a pre-arrest diversion initiative operating within the Prospect Avenue Corridor, spanning from 27th Street to 45th Street. This program offers low-level offenders an alternative to incarceration, connecting them to community resources and long-term case management instead. Through REACH, the Kansas City Health Department aims to improve public order by creating new systems of care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, extreme poverty, or substance abuse.

• Oversees all aspects of the REACH program, including project planning, financial administration, grant management, personnel management, service provision, and data reporting.
• Communicates regularly with program stakeholders to ensure efficient program operation and effective service delivery.
• Supervises the entire REACH staff.
• Forms meaningful relationships with program stakeholders, must be capable of navigating disagreement between partners, and must be familiar with basic principles of program management.
• Position demands flexibility with non-traditional working hours, including on-call shifts, weekends, and evenings.
• Assists in supervising aspects of the REACH program, including personnel, office operations, financial management, service coordination, service provision, and data reporting.
• Conducts program assessments of services as requested.
• Coordinates contractual services for mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and other needs.
• Works with confidential information and data, adhering to strict local, state, and federal confidentiality policies.
• Delivers speeches and assists in writing reports and articles to stimulate interest in the REACH program.
• Disseminates information to the community regarding the REACH program.
• Assists in neighborhood canvassing and outreach efforts.
• Maintains various records and prepares reports as necessary.
• Collects and maintains documentation of all contacts and progress with participants, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains and monitors case data on program participants.
• Acts as a liaison between the community and the Health Department, collaborating with the Mayor's office, City Manager's office, KCPD, KCFD, Kansas City and Jackson County Prosecutors, Legal Aid of Western Missouri and various community groups.
• Schedules, organizes, attends, facilitates, and represents the Kansas City Health Department at meetings or functions within the greater Kansas City area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs.


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).

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