Community Health Educator I or II - FHS/141
Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (Tobacco Program) and HIV/STI Prevention and PrEP/PEP ProgramsWILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Division
Family Health Services
Job Summary
The Community Health Educator will be responsible for all activities required by assigned Community Health Initiatives/Grants, including Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (Tobacco Program) and the HIV/STI Prevention and Pre/Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP) programs. The duties will require the development of public health education materials, data tracking and evaluation, social media development, policy work, participation in public health events/fairs, and community coalitions/committees, as well as working with high-risk and diverse populations. This will also include providing HIV rapid counseling, testing, and referrals, outreach, intervention education, and awareness. Position-specific training will be required and provided. Required to work an occasional evening or weekend.
Benefits
Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Community Health Educator I: An accredited Bachelor’s in Arts, Health Science, or Science with a concentration in Health Education, Health, Public Health, Public Health Education, Community Health, Community Health Education, School Health Education.
Community Health Educator II: An accredited Master’s in Science, Health Science, Community Health, Community Health Education, Public Health, or Public Health Education, or Science with a concentration in Public Health, Community Health Sciences, or Health Policy and Administration. OR Bachelor’s in Arts, Health Science, or science with a concentration in Health Education, Public Health, Public Health Education, Community Health, Community Health Education, School Health Education, with two (2) years of community health education experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a non-smoker. Certification as an HIV Counselor and Tester for Risk-Based Testing in the State of Illinois (or must complete within 1 year of hire date). Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Programs: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
DESIRED
Bilingual in Spanish.
Salary Range
Grade 12 Hourly Wages ($25.32 – $35.77)
Grade 13 Hourly Wages ($28.13 – $39.75)
Disclaimer
APPLY BY:
10/26/25 by 4:30 pm
DATE POSTED:
10/17/25 – FHS/141
Contact:
Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue Joliet, IL 60433
Fax (815) 727-8526
Download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to (815) 727-8526 or email to jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org. Please include your resume with the job application.