Open Positions
If emailing the pdf application, send to cchd@healthdept.org or drop off in person at 601 E 12th Street, Flora, IL.
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Early Childhood Development Specialist (PLAY)
Full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around program event need and families served.
Travel to home visits required.
Serves Prevention Initiative families (pregnant families and children 0-3) utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum model and plans. Emphasis in planning is focused on partnering with the parent and facilitating developmental learning activities in the home, while identifying and supporting parent strengths. Provides parenting and child development information. Develops a supportive relationship with clients and assists families in addressing needs and setting/meeting their goals. Works with clients to best meet their family needs for individual services. Provides referrals to a network of community agencies and services. Conducts biweekly home visits in accordance with program requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Family and Social Services, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young children and/or parents.
- Experience working with at risk populations preferred.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented and proficient Microsoft applications.
- Parents as Teachers Certification required (may be acquired after hire).
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Oral and written fluency required.
For more information contact Samantha Weidner, Early Childhood and Special Projects Director at sweidner@healthdept.org
Home Care RNs
Full-Time
Weekday Mon-Fri with rotating holidays and rotating on call weeknights and weekends
Travel to home visits required.
The Home Care RN will participate in the multi-disciplinary care of Home Health and Hospice patients following the plan of treatment prescribed by the patient’s physician.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2 years RN experience preferred.
- IL RN License required.
- IL driver’s license and good driving record required
- WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – Part-Time
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Job requirements:
- Must have breastfed at least one baby successfully for 6 months or longer in the past five years.
- Willing to make and receive phone calls during and after hours.
- Have reliable transportation.
After School Youth Development Specialist – Part-Time, Mon.-Fri.
Beyond the Bell. Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age, be responsible and energetic, and able to bond well with youth. Must possess an IL driver’s license, pass a drug screen, a fingerprint background check, and be available during program hours.
Home Care RN – (PRN) Part-time, Monday-Friday with rotating on-call weeknights and weekends
The Home Care RN will participate in the multi-disciplinary care of Home Health and Hospice patients following the plan of treatment prescribed by the patient’s physician. 2 years RN experience preferred. IL RN License required. IL driver’s license and good driving record required.
If emailing the pdf application, send to cchd@healthdept.org or drop off in person at 601 E 12th Street, Flora, IL.
There are three ways to apply for a job.
1. You can download a PDF version of the application. The PDF can be filled out on your computer and emailed to cchd@healthdept.org
2. You can download the PDF version of the application and print it and mail or drop off the completed form to Clay County Health Department, 601 E. 12th Street, Flora, IL 62839.
3. You can fill out the online application shown below.
If emailing the pdf application, send to cchd@healthdept.org or drop off in person at 601 E 12th Street, Flora, IL.