Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3575

Company Info
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Company Name: County of Grundy Health Department
Address:
1320 Union Road
Morris, Illinois. 60450

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Contact Email (Optional): HR@grundyco.org
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Job Details
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Job Title: Outreach & Education Coordinator
Job Location: Work is performed from office in Morris, IL, with occasional visits to partner  agencies
Over 18 Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
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Rate: 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
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
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



Job Requirements:
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

Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): No
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
List Job Until: 01/01/2024


Special Posting Instructions
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Additional Information:
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

I agree to the terms of service.: Yes


approved: Yes