What are the responsibilities and job description for the Violence Prevention Specialist position at Kane County Health Department?
Violence Prevention Specialist
Department Or Office Health Department
Salary $25.10 – 31.38/HR (Grant Funded Position)
Hours 35 HR/WK
Description
Aurora Location: Violence Prevention Specialist role will convene community partners to explore, address and respond to community violence. This individual will need to be skilled at working with a diverse set of stakeholders to assure all voices are heard and apply public health interventions to support the communities impacted. The focus of this work will be in the greater Aurora area. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and public health initiatives, establishing, leading and maintaining community partnerships, facilitating community meetings, planning events, and managing work plans and timelines. Work will involve multiple initiatives and projects at any given time and will change as the initiatives and projects evolve.
Requirements: Master’s degree or comparable experience preferred in public health, social work or other closely related degree. Bilingual preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with three (3) years of experience in population/system level public health and with a commitment to achieving a Master’s Degree within four (4) years. Three (3) years of public health experience. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 700.a certifications.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 certification within four (4) months of employment. Valid Illinois driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
How To Apply
Go to www.countyofkane.org under the Employment tab to complete online application, and EEO form; and, upload your cover letter, resume and references. Qualified applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check. EEO Employer/Program
Post Date 3/19/2025
Deadline
DepartmentOrOffice:Title Health Department
RouteToHR No
Attachments
Benefits Summary.pdf
Violence Prevention Specialist 3.12.2025.pdf
Department Or Office Health Department
Salary $25.10 – 31.38/HR (Grant Funded Position)
Hours 35 HR/WK
Description
Aurora Location: Violence Prevention Specialist role will convene community partners to explore, address and respond to community violence. This individual will need to be skilled at working with a diverse set of stakeholders to assure all voices are heard and apply public health interventions to support the communities impacted. The focus of this work will be in the greater Aurora area. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and public health initiatives, establishing, leading and maintaining community partnerships, facilitating community meetings, planning events, and managing work plans and timelines. Work will involve multiple initiatives and projects at any given time and will change as the initiatives and projects evolve.
Requirements: Master’s degree or comparable experience preferred in public health, social work or other closely related degree. Bilingual preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with three (3) years of experience in population/system level public health and with a commitment to achieving a Master’s Degree within four (4) years. Three (3) years of public health experience. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 700.a certifications.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 certification within four (4) months of employment. Valid Illinois driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
How To Apply
Go to www.countyofkane.org under the Employment tab to complete online application, and EEO form; and, upload your cover letter, resume and references. Qualified applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check. EEO Employer/Program
Post Date 3/19/2025
Deadline
DepartmentOrOffice:Title Health Department
RouteToHR No
Attachments
Benefits Summary.pdf
Violence Prevention Specialist 3.12.2025.pdf
Salary : $25 - $31
