Community Health Educator I or II - FHS/141

Will County Health Department and Community Health Center • Joliet, IL

77d • $25 - $39

About The Position

The Community Health Educator will be responsible for all activities required by assigned Community Health Initiatives/Grants, including Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (Tobacco Program) and the HIV/STI Prevention and Pre/Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP) programs. The duties will require the development of public health education materials, data tracking and evaluation, social media development, policy work, participation in public health events/fairs, and community coalitions/committees, as well as working with high-risk and diverse populations. This will also include providing HIV rapid counseling, testing, and referrals, outreach, intervention education, and awareness. Position-specific training will be required and provided. Required to work an occasional evening or weekend.

Requirements

• Community Health Educator I: An accredited Bachelor's in Arts, Health Science, or Science with a concentration in Health Education, Health, Public Health, Public Health Education, Community Health, Community Health Education, School Health Education.
• Community Health Educator II: An accredited Master's in Science, Health Science, Community Health, Community Health Education, Public Health, or Public Health Education, or Science with a concentration in Public Health, Community Health Sciences, or Health Policy and Administration.
• OR Bachelor's in Arts, Health Science, or science with a concentration in Health Education, Public Health, Public Health Education, Community Health, Community Health Education, School Health Education, with two (2) years of community health education experience.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License and minimum auto liability insurance.
• Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Certification as an HIV Counselor and Tester for Risk-Based Testing in the State of Illinois (or must complete within 1 year of hire date).
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Programs: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Develop public health education materials
• Conduct data tracking and evaluation
• Create social media content
• Engage in policy work
• Participate in public health events and fairs
• Collaborate with community coalitions and committees
• Work with high-risk and diverse populations
• Provide HIV rapid counseling, testing, and referrals
• Conduct outreach and intervention education
• Raise awareness about health initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Short/long term disability
• Sick/personal days
• Parental leave
• Holidays
• Defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees