Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3850

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: $17.50/hr (Grade 2)
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
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

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: 02/26/2024


Special Posting Instructions
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Additional Information:
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

I agree to the terms of service.: Yes


approved: Yes