Health Educator Job at Sangamon County, Illinois, Springfield, IL

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  • Sangamon County, Illinois
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

Department

Public Health

Title

Health Educator

Listed On

7/24/2024

Listed Until

10/31/2024

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties as a Health Educator.

Responsibilities

Design education materials

Develop classroom curriculum

Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and schools

Manage logistics for programs including survey administration, data collection, incentive distribution and reporting

Utilize Microsoft Office suite and other applications to develop handouts, presentations, and other relevant products for the health education program

Assist the Food Program Manager/Assistant Environmental Health Director and Director of Environmental Health in developing, and preparing educational materials for various Environmental Health Programs including but not limited to food safety, solid waste disposal, private sewage  systems, mosquito control, private wells

Have the ability to become certified to teach the Certified Food Protection Managers Course and proctor the exam

Prepare and perform Environmental Health Presentations, with direction and oversight from the Food Program Manager/Assistant Environmental Health Director and Director of Environmental Health, on various Environmental Health topics at various locations in Sangamon and Menard Counties for a variety audiences including but not limited to school children, restaurant staff, food vendors, community groups, oversight boards, etc.

Requirements

A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License

Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment. 

Ability to use personal automobile with proof of current insurance

Bachelor’s degree in health education, behavioral or biological science

Must work evenings and weekends as assigned

Skills

Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing

Feel comfortable speaking with diverse groups of youth and adults about sensitive topics

Able to work in a small team environment with a high degree of independence and self- management.

Be a self-starter with excellent follow-through and organizational skills.

Experience with website maintenance and social media

Secondary language skills 

Benefits

This position is covered by Laborer's Local #477 Union. Salary: $48,120.44yr/$24.68hr; 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and Family health, dental and life insurance options, retirement, death benefits and mileage reimbursements are available.

Submit application and supporting resume and/or references to: John W. Ridley, MHCDS,Director of Public Health, Sangamon Co. Dept of Public Health, 2833 S. Grand Avenue, East, Springfield, IL 62703 or fax to 217-535-3104 or email to healthhr@sangamonil.gov

Position will remain open until filled. 

Further Info

None

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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