Candidate will conduct investigation, surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases of public health. Areas of importance will be vaccine-preventable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, bloodborne pathogens, foodborne diseases, waterborne diseases, airborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, zoonotic diseases, healthcare-associated infections, and emerging infectious diseases.
Provides comprehensive assessments, evaluations, personalized treatment planning, and comprehensive group and individuals therapeutic services to adults and adolescents experiencing life-area impact from the use of substances.
High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum one (1) year of experience performing direct education, outreach, fielding referrals to hard-to-reach communities and/or volunteer or professional experience in community outreach, grassroots, or advocacy.
This position is responsible for participating in and creating four (4) to eight (8) outreach activities per month for community residents who lack healthcare and health insurance access.
An Environmental Health Laboratory Intern will become familiar with all environmental health laboratory programs implemented by the Will County Health Department. Interns will assist analysts with laboratory setup and cleanup, running drinking and septic water analyses, preparing media and chemicals, and performing data entry.
The Health Navigator works in collaboration with the Health Equity Team, local Community-Based organizations, local health providers, various county departments, community leaders, and local social service organizations to ensure that health information, education, and health care access opportunities are available to all residents in Will County.