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Submission Number: 3850
Submission ID: 780631
Submission UUID: 38aac7dc-45b4-4321-abbf-78587f58eb75
Submission URI: /grundy-workforce-job-board-services
Created: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 14:09
Completed: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 14:09
Changed: Fri, 01/26/2024 - 13:44
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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$17.50/hr (Grade 2)
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Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
SUMMARY:
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 self-starter 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
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 self-starter 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
02/26/2024
Special Posting Instructions
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
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
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
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
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