Community Health Educator I or II FHS/122
Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (Tobacco Program)WILL 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, with heavy emphasis on Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (Tobacco Program). Additional grant work may include the All Our Kids Early Childhood Network, or other grant work as assigned. The duties will also require developing public health education materials, data tracking and evaluation, social media development, policy work, participation in public health events/fairs, and participation in community coalitions/committees. Position-specific training will be required and provided. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
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. 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:
10/9/25 by 4:30 pm
DATE POSTED:
9/30/25 – FHS/122
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.