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Community Health Specialist III - Planner - Aurora, IL

Community Health Specialist III - Planner

Organization: Kane County Health Department
Posted: 10/12/2010
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Local Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Aurora, IL USA
Compensation: Per Union Contract

Position Description: The Community Health Specialist III: Planner promotes individual and population health by leading community health planning initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and implementing community health assessment and planning cycles in collaboration with Department staff, staff in other Kane County Departments, community stakeholders, elected officials, and community partners.

Qualifications: Requires: • Master’s Degree in public health, public administration, urban planning or other closely related field. Consideration will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing or other closely related field and three (3) years experience in public health planning and a commitment to achieving a Master’s Degree in public health or related fields within four (4) years. • Three (3) years of public health experience preferred. • Valid Illinois driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations. • National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 700.a certification. • National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 certification within four (4) months of employment.

Organization Description: The Kane County Health Department protects and promotes the health of Kane residents by excelling at public health practice through effective communication and mobilizing community partnerships. "Your health is our commitment!"

Closing Date: 10/21/2010
Desired Starting Date: 11/9/2010
Contact Name: Barb Jeffers, Program Coordinator
Contact Location: 1240 N. Highland Avenue

Aurora IL 60506
USA
Contact Location: 1240 N. Highland Avenue

Aurora IL 60506
USA
Contact Phone:
Contact Fax: 6308978133
Contact Email: kanehealthjobs@co.kane.il.us
Web Address: http://www.kanehealth.com
How to Apply: KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Attn: Barb Jeffers 1240 N. Highland Ave., Ste. 21 Aurora, IL 60506 fax 630-897-8133 kanehealthjobs@co.kane.il.us

Resumes will be accepted but may not substitute application (available online at countyofkane.org).