Regional Tobacco Advisor (Public Health Educator)
About the role
IDPH is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve under the direction of the Tobacco Control Program Manager. This position provides health education, grant oversight, and other tobacco prevention related guidance to grantees and partners for the tobacco control program within the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Promotion, Division of Chronic Disease.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive public health education program including logistics, schedule/agenda, and contents designed to reduce risks of tobacco usage.
- Develops, provides, and evaluates program specific training and technical assistance in tobacco control to staff in local agencies.
- Maintains directories of organizations and agencies which provide tobacco control services and health education to the general public and specific target populations.
- Assists with designing surveys by identifying data/information needed and developing questions to collect the required data/information.
- Attends conferences and workshops related to tobacco.
- Plans, schedules, and facilitates conferences and workshops related to tobacco for local health agencies.
Requirements
Requires a master’s degree in public health education or related area or requires certification as a certified health education specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Requires one (1) year professional experience in public health education or related field.
Qualifications
One (1) year experience with organizing a public health education program. One (1) year experience providing training and technical assistance in tobacco related issues. One (1) year experience maintaining directories. One (1) year experience designing surveys. One (1) year experience planning and scheduling conferences and workshops related to tobacco issues.
Skills
Not specified.
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
Pay
Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/month; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 /month
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
Conditions of Employment
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
- The employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
About The Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location
535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact
DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group
Health Services
Application Instructions
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