Viral Hepatitis/Harm Reduction Program Coordinator (PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Public Health Program Specialist 2. Under direction, manages assigned Hepatitis and Harm Reduction prevention grants and the implementation of Hepatitis and Harm Reduction Risk Reduction interventions for persons with high risk behaviors. Monitors and provides leadership on the development and implementation of Hepatitis prevention and Harm reduction grant programs by conducting on-site program reviews of local health departments and community-based organizations in selected target areas and reports on findings, reviews, and assesses data from grantee reports, records and makes recommendations to improve service delivery, provides technical assistance regarding Hepatitis prevention and Harm reduction programs. . Represents the Department and the Section at public information events.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in health education, physical and biological sciences.
Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a health education or investigation program in the public or private sector.
Requires two (2) years’ experience in overdose prevention and education.
Requires two (2) years’ experience working with a syringe service program.
Requires two (2) years ‘experience implementing harm reduction strategies and providing viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and education.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience in overdose prevention and education.
Two (2) years’ experience working with a syringe service program.
Two (2) years ‘experience implementing harm reduction strategies and providing viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and education.
Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of Viral Hepatitis B and C, HIV and STI prevention and control.
Extensive knowledge of harm reduction principles and understand the challenges related to the population served.
Extensive knowledge of Viral Hepatitis B and C reporting laws, rules and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of substance use terminology.
Two (2) years’ experience in viral hepatitis outreach, community-building and awareness interventions, and care and treatment modalities.
Two (2) years’ experience in public health policy analysis and planning.
Thorough knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy.

Responsibilities

Under direction, monitors and provides leadership on the development and implementation of assigned Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Harm Reduction grant programs, providing grantee oversight.
Reviews and assesses data from grantee quarterly report and service data records.
Provides direct technical assistance, training and community building interventions regarding Viral Hepatitis Prevention/Control and Harm reduction activities.
Assists in developing protocols for service delivery and documentation of Hepatitis risk reduction interventions with high-risk behaviors; and as requested by the Division of HIV, Hepatitis, STI, and TB, assist with outbreak and cluster response for hepatitis.
Conducts viral Hepatitis B and C Prevention and Control as well as Harm Reduction strategy presentations, and represents the Program at relevant community events, conferences, meetings, and workgroups.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources