Neighborhood Health and Safety Coordinator, UMKC Center for Neighborhoods

Hiring Department

The UMKC Center for Neighborhoods (Division of Natural and Built Environment)

Job Description

The UMKC Center for Neighborhoods (CFN) recognizes the need to develop sustainable approaches to healthy neighborhoods. Neighborhood organizations provide critical space for communication, social cohesion, collective organizing, the development of shared understanding about local health issues, and the implementation of programs and actions that address the causes and consequences of crime, violence, and neighborhood stability. The Neighborhood Health + Safety Coordinator - Neighborhood Social Worker will develop, build, and implement strategies and tactics to address community wellness and safety, while helping build a culture of health in our Kansas City neighborhoods.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver customized services within the solutions-focused and strengths-based approach
• Actively participate in leadership cohort training sessions
• Lead the coordination with the Health + Safety cohort training sessions
• Provide technical assistance and evaluation to neighborhood organizations and leaders
• Establish strong community connections with neighborhood leaders, advocates, and residents
• Provide outreach and engagement to neighborhood organizations using the lens of social work to strengthen their capacity for self-governance, to build coalitions and to influence public decision-making that affects their communities
• Assist with activities to prioritize the community's efforts that most influence social, economic, health, and behavioral factors.
• Assess neighborhood strengths and address current and future needs to help establish strength-based goals to move towards achieving resident-identified goals
• Assist with the creation of topic-specific workshops
• Assist with neighborhood profiles and analysis
• Maintain detailed information on programming, outreach and engagement activities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate responses to operating conditions
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surroundings and/or emergency situations
• Ability to work in diverse environments and neighborhoods

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of working in the community, especially Communities of Concern
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to deal with individuals who may be in crisis
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in problem-solving
• Actively demonstrate a high level of discretion and autonomy in regard to program development, and overall administrative tasks and duties as assigned

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,916 to $58,000 annually

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan #9E
University Title: Health Educator
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Application Materials

Job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration please apply by April 27, 2026.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.