Health Promotion Associate

Health Promotion Associate/BBO-C Non-Nurse Navigator The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Health Promotion Associate/BBO-C Non-Nurse Navigator. This position reports directly to the WIC/BBO-C Coordinator. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented, organized and possess an interest in improving the health in our community. Responsibilities Screens clients for program eligibility, schedules appointments, greets and assists clients, answers telephones, and is able to provide a variety of information for clients. Prepares routine materials which may include reports, correspondence, word processing, data entry and billing spreadsheets. Conducts outreach to at risk populations and service providers to promote WIC and BBO-C programs and initiatives. Performs routine, standard vision and/or screening tests on children in order to identify children needing further follow up for possible impairments. Provides health education, communicates screening results, and assists individuals with referrals and resources to support their health goals. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Requirements Requires a minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent demonstrated experience working with maternal and child health programs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and Arabic preferred. Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills. Ability to problem solve and be part of the team. Ability to be flexible and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Requires successful completion of training programs approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health leading to certification in vision and hearing screening. Requires successful completion of training programs approved by the WIC and BBO-C programs. Requires late clinic hours until 7pm, 1-2 times per month. Benefits Package Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option Term Life Insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required) Annual Paid Time Off- starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position Schedule: Day Shift Monday-Friday Work Location: In Person #J-18808-Ljbffr DeKalb County Government