EDUCATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•$6,460 - $9,337•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Educator functions as an educator for the Women’s Healthline, answering calls and returning messages, referring callers to appropriate programs, researching questions and topics, and providing accurate and useful health information. The position provides health education in verbal, written, individual, group, and other formats; tracks data; and updates fact sheets and other educational materials for callers, grantees, and outreach events. The educator also collaborates with public health staff as needed to respond to general and emergency public health information requests. Under direction, the educator works with the Division Chief to develop and use resources and services for healthline callers and office-wide community outreach. The role also works with grant programs on daily operations, compiles reports and evaluates program trends and needs, consults with state, federal, and private organizations for current information, and participates in workshops and training seminars related to women’s health. The position is based in Springfield, Illinois, with hybrid availability of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Travel and overtime, which may include evenings and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Public Health Education or a related area, or certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
One year of professional experience in public health education or a related field.
Ability to transport materials to classes, presentations, exhibit opportunities, and outreach events.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; this may require evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theory, and social aspects of health education.
One year of professional experience in public health, women’s and family health, or a related field.
One year of experience communicating verbally and in writing.
One year of experience answering and responding to callers.
One year of experience planning, organizing, and conducting a comprehensive public health education program.
One year of experience with grant applications, fiscal reports, and program reports.

Responsibilities

Confer with the Division Chief about developing and using resources and services for healthline callers and office-wide community outreach.
Collect data and develop and maintain current fact sheets and other educational materials for distribution.
Answer the Women’s Healthline and advise callers about appropriate referrals.
Work with grant programs to plan, execute, and evaluate day-to-day operations.
Compile summary reports of helpline activities and evaluate program trends, needs, and capabilities using summary statistics.
Consult and collaborate with state, federal, and private organizations to obtain current information on topics of potential interest to callers.
Participate in workshops and training seminars to expand knowledge of women’s health issues.
Provide health education in verbal, written, individual, group, and other formats; research callers’ questions and topics; track data; and update educational materials.
Collaborate with public health staff on general and emergency public health information requests.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas when available and dependent on the position.
Group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, depending on service; 10 days in the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, carried over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year, prorated based on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.