Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) · 1 hour ago
Viral Hepatitis/Harm Reduction Program Coordinator (PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$5,384/mo - $7,631/mo
2+ years expThe Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Public Health Program Specialist 2. This role involves managing Hepatitis and Harm Reduction prevention grants, providing oversight and technical assistance, and conducting program reviews to enhance service delivery.
GovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Under direction, monitors and provides leadership on the development and implementation of assigned Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Harm Reduction grant programs, providing grantee oversight
Reviews and assesses data from grantee quarterly report and service data records
Provides direct technical assistance, training and community building interventions regarding Viral Hepatitis Prevention/Control and Harm reduction activities
Assists in developing protocols for service delivery and documentation of Hepatitis risk reduction interventions with high-risk behaviors; and as requested by the Division of HIV, Hepatitis, STI, and TB, assist with outbreak and cluster response for hepatitis
Conducts viral Hepatitis B and C Prevention and Control as well as Harm Reduction strategy presentations, and represents the Program at relevant community events, conferences, meetings, and workgroups
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in health education, physical and biological sciences
Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a health education or investigation program in the public or private sector
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
Preferred
Two (2) years' experience in overdose prevention and education
Two (2) years' experience working with a syringe service program
Two (2) years' experience implementing harm reduction strategies and providing viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and education
Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of Viral Hepatitis B and C, HIV and STI prevention and control
Extensive knowledge of harm reduction principles and understand the challenges related to the population served
Extensive knowledge of Viral Hepatitis B and C reporting laws, rules and regulations
Thorough knowledge of substance use terminology
Two (2) years' experience in viral hepatitis outreach, community-building and awareness interventions, and care and treatment modalities
Two (2) years' experience in public health policy analysis and planning
Thorough knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Company
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
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