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Submission Number: 3575
Submission ID: 746936
Submission UUID: c5bd02c3-3c17-455d-852b-6c5994261104
Submission URI: /grundy-workforce-job-board-services
Created: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 14:26
Completed: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 14:26
Changed: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 16:28
Remote IP address: 216.125.168.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Grundy Workforce Job Board Services
Submitted to: Grundy Workforce Job Board Services
Company Info
County of Grundy Health Department
1320 Union Road
Morris, Illinois. 60450
Morris, Illinois. 60450
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Job Details
Outreach & Education Coordinator
Work is performed from office in Morris, IL, with occasional visits to partner agencies
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Full Time
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Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Generous accrual of Paid-Time Off; Contribution to IL Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Paid Holidays; Professional development opportunities; Potential student loan forgiveness
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Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
The Grundy County Health Department works to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of
Grundy County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight
agencies to clients of the lifespan – infant to older adults.
The primary role of the Outreach & Education Coordinator is to serve as the primary public relations contact
for the Health Department. Coordinator is tasked with ensuring the public has an accurate understanding of
public health services, and how programs meet the needs of local residents. Coordinator is responsible for
the oversight of internal and external educational opportunities for staff and community, including the
development and organization of the Grundy County Medical Reserve Corps unit as instructed in Emergency
Preparedness grants. Coordinator will concentrate on activities that satisfy Health Department IPLAN goals.
The ideal candidate will be flexible in work environments and function cooperatively with staff and the
community. Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Administrator, the candidate will be a selfstarter who is capable of critical thinking, sound judgment and working independently, which quickly learning
the balance with teamwork for the optimal public health experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as the primary contact for all Health Department outreach events and activities such as
community resource fairs, festivals and other events.
2. Coordinate Health Department public health campaigns, including, but not limited to, social media
efforts.
3. Oversee Medical Reserve Corps unit, including recruitment, orientation, training, use and
management of volunteers.
4. Participate in public health emergency preparedness management as it relates to use of volunteers
in satisfying IL Dept of Public Health grant deliverables. Update all procedures, checklists, and plans
for volunteer management
5. Participate in local coalitions to benefit employees and volunteers while satisfying public health
emergency preparedness deliverables.
6. Integrate prevention and education classes within the school systems of Grundy County as
appropriate.
7. Coordinate the requests for and granting of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for healthcare
professionals, as Grundy County Health Department is permitted by the State of Illinois to offer
credits.
8. Develop system to track all outreach and training efforts, for the purpose of generating reports as
requested by the Administrator, Board of Health or County Board
Grundy County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight
agencies to clients of the lifespan – infant to older adults.
The primary role of the Outreach & Education Coordinator is to serve as the primary public relations contact
for the Health Department. Coordinator is tasked with ensuring the public has an accurate understanding of
public health services, and how programs meet the needs of local residents. Coordinator is responsible for
the oversight of internal and external educational opportunities for staff and community, including the
development and organization of the Grundy County Medical Reserve Corps unit as instructed in Emergency
Preparedness grants. Coordinator will concentrate on activities that satisfy Health Department IPLAN goals.
The ideal candidate will be flexible in work environments and function cooperatively with staff and the
community. Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Administrator, the candidate will be a selfstarter who is capable of critical thinking, sound judgment and working independently, which quickly learning
the balance with teamwork for the optimal public health experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as the primary contact for all Health Department outreach events and activities such as
community resource fairs, festivals and other events.
2. Coordinate Health Department public health campaigns, including, but not limited to, social media
efforts.
3. Oversee Medical Reserve Corps unit, including recruitment, orientation, training, use and
management of volunteers.
4. Participate in public health emergency preparedness management as it relates to use of volunteers
in satisfying IL Dept of Public Health grant deliverables. Update all procedures, checklists, and plans
for volunteer management
5. Participate in local coalitions to benefit employees and volunteers while satisfying public health
emergency preparedness deliverables.
6. Integrate prevention and education classes within the school systems of Grundy County as
appropriate.
7. Coordinate the requests for and granting of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for healthcare
professionals, as Grundy County Health Department is permitted by the State of Illinois to offer
credits.
8. Develop system to track all outreach and training efforts, for the purpose of generating reports as
requested by the Administrator, Board of Health or County Board
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must have at least 2 years of collaborative health-related experience, bachelor’s degree and volunteer
management preferred. Must have or obtain working knowledge of National Incident Management System
(NIMS) and the Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Department training and information as determined by
the Administrator. May have or obtain certification to instruct training opportunities as they become
available, such as Basic Life Support, CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid, NIMS trainings.
Must have prior experience with Microsoft Office Suites with a strong concentration in Power Point,
Publisher, Word, Outlook, and Excel. Have the ability to learn and use electronic databases, computer
program, and possess overall computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or
hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department
Must have at least 2 years of collaborative health-related experience, bachelor’s degree and volunteer
management preferred. Must have or obtain working knowledge of National Incident Management System
(NIMS) and the Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Department training and information as determined by
the Administrator. May have or obtain certification to instruct training opportunities as they become
available, such as Basic Life Support, CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid, NIMS trainings.
Must have prior experience with Microsoft Office Suites with a strong concentration in Power Point,
Publisher, Word, Outlook, and Excel. Have the ability to learn and use electronic databases, computer
program, and possess overall computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or
hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department
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No
01/01/2024
Special Posting Instructions
TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org with “Outreach & Education Coordinator” in the
subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org with “Outreach & Education Coordinator” in the
subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please
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