Kankakee County Health Department
2390 West Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
www.kankakeehealth.org
815-802-9400

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Maternal Child Health/ MCH Coordinator
SALARY: $ 60,000 exempt salaried position

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Registered professional nurse licensed pursuant to Section 12 of the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 (IL Rev. Stat. 1989, Ch. 111, par 3512) with a bachelor’s degree, preferably BSN, from a recognized or accredited program and one year of experience in community health or maternal and child health nursing. Knowledge of WIC and Family Case Management programs a plus.

• Directs the planning, organization, development, and evaluation of program activities.
• Participates in annual grant preparation, including budget, objectives, narrative, and nutrition education plan.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of program staff.
• Assures that staff meet guidelines of USDA, IDPH and all other program agencies.
• Serves as resource person for in-service education and training program for MCH staff, orients, and trains new staff.
• Analyzes and evaluates programs to insure and improve the quality of services offered.
• Monitors and evaluates monthly caseload statistics and implements corrective action as indicated.
• Assures maintenance of program activities records to meet State and Federal requirements.
• Assures that monthly reports are submitted to state and regional supervisors as required.
• Provides a monthly statistical report to administration on caseload management and program hours.
• Participated in assessment of program activities during state and federal program review/audits.
• Assures provision of nutrition education as required by the State.
• Provides follow-up of program decisions by State.
• Oversees operation and functioning of state-wide program computer systems.
• Facilitates effective working relationships with a variety of community, governmental, and professional agencies.
• Oversees maintenance of program inventory.
• Communicates with Director of Client Services regarding program progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

CONTACT: Submit resume to Nicole Finnegan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DATE POSTED: May 20, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 27, 2024, or until position is filled

KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kankakee County Health Department
2390 West Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
www.kankakeehealth.org
815-802-9390
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Full Time LPN Clinic Nurse
SALARY: Union position, $19.19 with a 35-hour week.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: A licensed practical nurse in the State of Illinois; satisfactory completion of
pharmacology if course not included in practical nurse core curriculum. Bilingual a plus.

DUTIES:

• Assists in planning and coordination of clinical services
• Performs set-up and end-of day duties
• Obtains written consent, health history, and gives required forms and instructions to clients
• Provides for assessment of clients; gives educational and anticipatory guidance as appropriate; and documents such in the appropriate format
• Administers and documents immunizations, TB testing, and laboratory screenings both on and offsite, must be comfortable with finger sticks and venipuncture
• Maintains inventory of vaccine and supplies needed for clinics
• Compiles statistical data; maintains accurate records; prepares reports/billing as required
• Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Current Illinois driver’s license: personal vehicle for use in carrying out required duties; auto liability insurance is mandatory. Demonstrates ability to lift and transport a thirty-pound weight. Must be able to navigate stairs. Requires vision adequate to perform clinical procedures and read/review/analyze written & printed documents. Requires hearing and speech skills adequate to answer telephone calls and to communicate with clients and staff.
Requires manual dexterity to perform physical assessments, nursing procedures. Requires ability to follow verbal & written directions. Requires ability to perform computer data entry and retrieval. Requires ability to respect & adapt readily to a variety of client/staff situations with maturity & emotional stability.

CONTACT: Submit resume to Nicole Finnegan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DATE POSTED: May 16, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2024, or until position is filled
KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kankakee County Health Department
2390 West Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

www.kankakeehealth.org
815-802-9390
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Full time Environmental Health Division Office Manager
SALARY: Union position, $17.17 hourly with a 35-hour week.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate with secretarial/business office experience/education;
Associate degree preferred. Experience in a health-related field desirable. Knowledge and
experience/formal training with computers required. Must demonstrate skill in using various software
programs, IE operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Experience with systems
management highly desirable. Ability to type 40-60 WPM and have working knowledge of office
equipment. Skills proficiency must be demonstrated by the end of the provisional period.

DUTIES:

• Performs duties as receptionist for department
• Answers phones for department and assists with main operator line of the health department
• Exhibits proficiency in data entry, retrieval, form creation and maintains computer operations
• Performs general clerical functions of typing, filing, copying, mail distribution, for department
• Maintains office supplies and facilitates re-ordering of supplies
• Processes and distributes minutes from department meetings
• Processes daily mail and records all revenue received
• Handles highly sensitive complaints and inquiries in a diplomatic and positive manner
• Keeps abreast of current trends and changes in law, policy and rules/regulations pertaining to programs
• Participates in clinics and programs sponsored by the health department
• Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requires vision adequate to read/review/analyze written & printed documents. Requires hearing and
speech skills adequate to answer telephone calls and to communicate with clients and staff. Requires
manual dexterity and ability to follow verbal & written directions. Requires ability to perform
computer data entry and retrieval. Requires ability to respect & adapt readily to a variety of
client/staff situations with maturity & emotional stability.

CONTACT: Submit resume to Nicole Finnegan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DATE POSTED: May 14, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 22, 2024, or until position is filled

KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE

 POSITION:      Full Time Public Health Nurse, Client Services

SALARY:        Union position $27.27 per hour (35 hour week)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  A registered professional nurse licensed pursuant to Section 12 of the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, Ch. 111, par. 3512); OR A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a recognized or accredited program and one year of experience in community health nursing preferred.  

DUTIES:

• Implements required procedures used in application of laws, policies, and IDPH/CDC regulations pertaining to communicable disease, foodborne illness, and VFC surveillance. 
• Performs investigation and surveillance activities of all reportable diseases, and foodborne illness.
• Responsible for preparation, implementation, and closure of clinic(s) for services (i.e. flu, immunization, STD, TB)
• Serves as resource and liaison to local healthcare providers, schools, general public and staff on issues pertinent to communicable, reportable and vaccine preventable disease, VFC program; foodborne illnesses; preparedness, travel medicine. 
• Administers medications and immunizations per standing/doctor’s orders
• Complies with all VFC rules and regulations regarding vaccine ordering, storage, and handling.
• Following IDPH guidelines, MD standing or written orders, authorizes laboratory and radiologic screenings appropriately
• Educates on proper collection, handling, and mailing of mail out specimens for CD/TB/STD to state or other facilities per IDPH guidelines.
• Maintains organized, accurate, confidential client files
• Maintains inventory of vaccine(s), medication(s) and supplies needed for clinical services
• Keeps abreast of changes/trends in the prevention and control of communicable, reportable, vaccine preventable, and chronic diseases
• Enters all applicable data for surveillance purposes into IDPH/CDC software and uses software to create applicable statistical reports. 
• Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

CONTACT:      Submit resume to Nicole Finnegan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 DATE POSTED:                       April 17,2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       April 25, 2024, or Until Position is filled 

KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER