Assistant Health Education Coordinator/Community Health Worker

Assists the Health Educator Coordinator with strategic planning and performs promotional work in planning, organizing, and conducting comprehensive public health education in the area served by Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD). Promotes health education activities with health agencies and community partners. Assists with writing and reporting specific grants, as instructed by the COO and Administrator. Helps with setting goals and objectives of the health education team and writes monthly progress reports, as well as provide a final year long health education activity report. Works as part of a health education team to ensure that all tasks are completed and that all aspects of health education are utilized.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree in community health education, biological sciences, or a human/social services with two years of full-time experience in community health; or
• A registered nurse with two years of full-time experience in community health with management training and/or working in a management capacity; or Alternate qualifications to be considered at the discretion of the administrator.
• Fundamental knowledge of the principles, theory, and social aspects of health education.
• Fundamental knowledge of the methods and techniques used in designing and promoting public health education programs.
• General knowledge of the principles used in the organization and administration of public health.
• General knowledge of the functions, activities, and contributions of various public health personnel.
• Awareness and acceptance of racial, social, and cultural characteristics of people.
• Fundamental knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and the structure and functions of the human body.
• Ability to write, plan, organize, and conduct a comprehensive public health education program within the area served by MCPHD.
• Ability to design and conduct studies to develop new or improve existing health education methods and techniques.
• Ability to establish and further cooperative working relationships with various community leaders, volunteer groups, professional health personnel, and other agencies.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a vital member of a team.
• Ability to be mobile without any limitations or restrictions.
• Must be able to perform CPR and any life-saving techniques.
• Background knowledge of Health Education theories and models.
• Background knowledge of program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Must be up-to-date on immunizations and vaccinations.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Plans, organizes, and conducts comprehensive public health education programs in the School Linked schools and areas served by MCPHD.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and scheduling all back to school outreach events and other public health outreach events within the schools and surrounding communities, including public influenza vaccine clinics. This will require direct collaboration with the Clinical Director to accommodate staff scheduling for all outreach events.
• Participates in the preparation, selection, and distribution of health education materials such as videos, pamphlets, exhibits, public notices, press releases, and other materials promoting public health. Evaluates the effectiveness of these materials to reach stated goals and objectives.
• Carries out studies and surveys to develop new or improve existing health education programs, methods, and techniques. Conducts evaluations to determine program effectiveness.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of the health education portion of in-service training programs and provides technical assistance to professional staff members, voluntary agency personnel, school personnel, and others to enhance program effectiveness in relation to clientele served.
• Writes, plans and conducts programs designed to promote and stimulate interest in health education. Speaks before various community groups and provides access to additional resources and educational materials.
• Consults with agency and health education staff on methods of analyzing various health problems. Makes recommendations regarding the development of educational methods and programs in accordance with the Illinois Project of Local Assessment Needs (IPLAN).
• Will receive immediate training on HIPAA regulations and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Willingness to be cross trained to provide other integrated services as needed.
• Has read, reviewed and agrees to work and support the mission statement of the MCPHD.
• Satisfactorily completes and attends trainings required for job responsibilities.
• Report any suspected child abuse/neglect to DCFS.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Gillespie, IL 62033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person