Available Positions

ALL POSITIONS LISTED ARE FOR 3 MONTH POSITIONS

Positions listed below will start in May 2018 and end in August 2018. 

Health Education/Promotion

Adams County Health Department- Quincy

Position Focus: Health Education/Promotion

Host Site Information: 

Adams County Health Department

330 Vermont Street

Quincy, IL 62301

www.co.adams.il.us/health 

Position Location: Same as Host Site Information Listed Above

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Assist in 5210 Get Up and Move Adams County Initiative.

·         Assist in community events promoting health department services.

·         Assist in All Our Kids (AOK) subcommittee projects and strategic planning.

·         Participate in Substance Abuse Coalition programming and meetings.

·      Complete and submit all necessary IPHA AmeriCorps paperwork and reports by pre-determined deadlines.

·      Attend all IPHA AmeriCorps trainings including orientation and team trainings.

·      Complete all IPHA AmeriCorps required National Days of Service projects.

·      Some local and out of town travel required.

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Emergency Preparedness

Peoria City/County Health Department- Peoria

Position Focus: Emergency Preparedness

Host Site Information: 

Peoria City/County Health Department

2116 North Sheridan Road

Peoria, IL 61604

www.pcchd.org

Position Location: Same as Host Site Information Listed Above

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Assists with overall planning, development, implementation and maintenance of local health department emergency preparedness activities in accordance with the requirements of Illinois Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant, local and state regulations and laws in Peoria County.

·        Assist in development of a Community Trauma Team and Animal Sheltering Team.

·        Assists with the development and implementation of community emergency preparedness response plans with emphasis on Damage Assessment, Direction and Control, Emergency Operations Coordination, and Resource Management.

·         Assists with the identification and development of PCCHD preparedness training with emphasis on the At-Risk Populations.

·         Assist in the development of a County Emergency Planning Coalition.

·         Develop protocols for the implementation, training and exercising of DispenseAssist.

·         Assist in development of plans for Continuity of Government and Community Recovery efforts.

·         Complete and submit all necessary IPHA AmeriCorps paperwork and reports by pre-determined deadlines.

·         Attend all IPHA AmeriCorps trainings including orientation and team trainings.

·         Complete all IPHA AmeriCorps required National Days of Service projects.

·         Some local and out of town travel required. 

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Health Promotion/Outreach

St. Clair County Health Department- Belleville

Position Focus: Health Promotion/Outreach

Host Site Information: 

St. Clair County Health Department

19 Public Square, Suite 150

Belleville, IL  62220

www.health.co.st-clair.il.us

Position Location: Same as Host Site Information Listed Above

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Plan, organize and conduct individual and group health education, referral programs and activities.

·         Plan, organize, and conduct community health education, outreach, promotion and marketing programs or campaigns.

·         Provide public health related oral presentations, written materials and social media for individuals and various community and professional groups.

·         Assist with community assessments as needed.

·         Provide technical assistance, support and consultation to area providers and agencies to enhance service coordination and program effectiveness for populations served.

·         Provide leadership and guidance to community, civic, and professional organizations through participation and development of meetings, conferences, special courses, and programs.

·         Attend trainings and meetings as needed and required by SCCHD.

·         Complete and submit all necessary IPHA AmeriCorps paperwork and reports by pre-determined deadlines.

·         Attend all IPHA AmeriCorps trainings including orientation and team trainings.

·         Complete all IPHA AmeriCorps required National Days of Service projects.

·         Some local and out of town travel required. 

Click on the link below to view the full position description that includes requirements and preferred qualifications

Emergency Preparedness and Volunteer Coordination

Macon County Health Department- Decatur

Position details will be posted soon!

Emergency Preparedness

McLean County Health Department- Bloomington

Host Site Information: 

McLean County Health Department

200 West Front Street

Bloomington, IL  61701

http://health.mcleancountyil.gov

Position Location: Same as Host Site Information Listed Above

Full position description will be posted soon!