Education & experience required:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Health Promotion, Health Education, Mental Health or related field.
Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in mental health field.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in establishing relationships with and working with diverse populations and cultures preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in public speaking and/or teaching preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience working with federal or state grant deliverables, and working knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation standard practices.
Successful completion of WCHD HIPAA and Blood Borne Pathogens Trainings. Successful completion of other required program related trainings.
Successful completion of the Illinois Department of Public Health's "OHP Data Security & Confidentially Training" within seven (7) days of employment.
Must participate in assigned trainings, including on-line training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the following certifications:
Within nine (9) months of employment: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800
Within 18 months of employment: ICS 300 and ICS 400
Valid driver's license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Must successfully complete a pre- employment/post offer drug screen.
Must successfully complete a pre- employment/post offer background check, which may include; criminal and civil claims, credit report, finger printing, etc.
