Butler County Health Department

Employment with the Butler County Health Department offers excellent opportunities for growth and development, benefits, competitive salaries, and work environments in our area. It also provides the personal satisfaction and fulfillment that comes with knowing you are contributing essential healthcare services to the citizens of Butler County. So, check out our job listings, explore the possibilities, and apply now.

Benefits: vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, health & life insurance, retirement plan

The Butler County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Service provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Submit resumes or application to:

Mailing address:
Butler County Health Department
1619 North Main St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

FAX: 573-785-2825

Job Openings

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Summary: Provides information, support, and encouragement to WIC prenatal and breastfeeding women, assisting them in their breastfeeding experience.

Requirements: Completed high school or equivalent; breastfeeding experience

Disease Intervention Specialist

Summary: The focus of this position is to conduct complex field investigations intended to disrupt the transmission of STDs and HIV and reduce the morbidity of those diseases by facilitating treatment and counseling of affected individuals, eliciting partner information, and Performing testing and treatment follow-up services for the 17 counties in the Southeast region.

Requirements: Completed Bachelor's Degree in related field; Valid State driver's license; Two or more years of case management

STI Prevention Specialist

Summary: Participates in STI Prevention Services for the 20 counties in the Southeast Region. Work involves travel to promote awareness to HIV infected and affected in the region, develops service plans, and to provide evidence-based intervention programs, community outreach, community planning and counseling/testing to those at risk of exposure. In addition, the employee assists with Community awareness and education.

Requirements: Completed bachelor's degree in related field; Valid State driver's license

Health Educator

Summary: Plans, organizes, and directs health education programs for group and community needs in compliance with project and grant guidelines and core public health functions.