Job Description

Position Title: Public Health Educator Associate

Agency : Department of Corrections - Chicago
Closing Date/Time: 08/23/2024 11:59 p.m.
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766 a month; Full Range $4,766 - $6,926 a month.
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number  40226  

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a candidate to serve as a Public Health Educator Associate. This role assists in conducting health education programs, training programs and activities designed to improve the knowledge of HIV disease in IDOC facilities. The selected candidate will serve as a liaison with facility health staff, meet with individuals in custody, and gather information to prepare data and statistical reports. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist in conducting a health education program in Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in the Southern region.
2. Assists in conducting training programs and activities designed to improve the knowledge of HIV disease within the facilities. 
3. Serves as liaison with facility health staff to ensure effectiveness of the program.
4. Meets with individuals in custody one-on-one to answer questions regarding program.
5. Gathers information to prepare data and statistical reports for the quarterly progress report.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in public health education or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with incarcerated or otherwise detained individuals or in a reentry program.
2. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with or collaborating with an organization and administration of public health information.
3. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience assisting with coordinating and educating individuals and groups with consideration to the behavioral and psychological needs of the audience.
4. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience assisting with conducting public health education programs.
5. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience assisting with designing training programs and activities for health education, based on a given curriculum.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience assisting with conducting presentations for professionals, both orally and in writing.
7. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience assisting with reviewing and/or writing educational materials for use with audiences with differing level of comprehension.
8. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience assisting with working with individuals and/or groups of individuals in custody or other underserved population.
9. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience assisting with conducting educational and training evaluation to assess effectiveness of teaching methods.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact:  

Suzanne LaTourelle
Email: Suzanne.LaTourelle@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Health Services ; Public Safety

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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