Employment Opportunities

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as a Community Health Worker. 

• Engage in the community through outreach to recruit high-risk clients.
• Assist clients in the community—through home visits, attending medical appointments, and accessing other community-based resources. Although this position is based at the office, CHWs are very mobile and spend a majority of their time actively working with clients, providers, primary care teams, and other agencies in the community.
• Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and clinic services and programs provided.
• Complete client-centered treatment goals in collaboration with clients and review progress in meeting goals routinely and at identified check-in times.
• Provide assistance with medical and behavioral health referrals to ensure client access and follow-through.
• Complete referrals sent to other providers or social services and follow-up with clients on outcomes and next steps.
• Attend and actively participate in all project related trainings and project meetings

• A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License with the ability to use personal automobile with proof of current insurance
• Must work occasional evenings and weekends as assigned
• Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment. 
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Certified Community Health Worker
• Secondary language skills
• Any combination of 1-3 years health/social services experience and/or education
• Knowledge of local population demographics, assets and needs
• Knowledge of local health disparities and resources to address those disparities.
• Ability to conduct presentations on health and wellness activities and self-management of health concerns.
• Experience with specific patient populations/issues is highly desired (i.e. criminal justice system, homelessness, severe mental illness, domestic violence, substance use, etc.)
• Experience and/or training in substance abuse education, referrals, and treatment

* Strong public speaking, communication, and writing skills

Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday
Salary range:  $50,267.00 - $62,833.00 depending on qualifications
Time off:  2 weeks paid vacation | 12 paid sick leave days 3 paid personal days   | 13 paid holidays per yr
Insurance: Health Insurance | Dental Insurance | Life Insurance
Other benefits:  Mileage reimbursement | Death Benefits | Retirement

To Apply   Submit application (Click Here) and supporting documents through one of the following methods:   

           1) Email                     healthhr@sangamonil.gov

           2) Fax                         217-535-3104

3) Mail                       John W. Ridley, MHCDS

Director of Public Health

Sangamon Co. Dept. of Public Health

2833 S. Grand Avenue, East

Springfield, IL  62703

Deadline to Apply:                Until Filled

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