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The Position:

We are seeking a Communicable Disease RN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides professional nursing services in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies of the local health department.
• Keeps up to date with all IDPH provided information and takes advantage of training opportunities to understand the most current information available.
• Attends appropriate in-services as scheduled by the CEO or Supervisors.
• Maintains all HIPPA guidelines when working with emails, calls, incoming and outgoing faxes etc, regarding patient records, test results, etc.
• Assists clients with knowledge of effects of various communicable disease, as well as treatment and/or management of such.
• Understands the method of COVID tracking and contact tracing, and works in partnership with the tracing team.
• Able to understand and navigate the INEDSS system, as well as RED CAP. Understands the importance of daily surveillance of system, and daily updates, etc.
• Will develop partnership and rapport with IDPH, as well as local infectious disease professionals in the area.
• Demonstrates ability to reach out to IDPH and/or other resources when needed.
• Uses opportunities for teaching nursing care, treatments, and disease process and/or disease transmission to the client, family, and others.
• Documentation in a timely manner.
• Assessment of needed health and social services.
• Development of routine of keeping all incoming information logged into appropriate computer system, and returning all calls in a timely manner.
• Referral of participants to appropriate providers within the community as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department promotes the retention of culturally competent, strengths-oriented personnel who possess and understand the communities that are served. Applicants will be evaluated on their sensitivity to the service population’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics.

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time NFP  Nurse Home Visitor

• Applicant must have a valid Illinois RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing required
• Current CPR certification
• Two years recent experience as an RN in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.

Duties:

• The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) nurse home visitor will provide nursing services to women, children, and their families eligible for the program.
• Will carry a caseload of 25 clients
• Will assess strengths and weaknesses of NFP women and their families, assist the families in establishing goals and outcomes, and provide education, support and referral sources in assisting the families to attain their targeted goals.
• Will attend all required education for the program, including an in-person training in
• Denver, CO which will be traveled by air.
• Will perform data entry as well as give information in a timely manner to support staff.
• Individuals must demonstrate great cultural and socioeconomic sensitivity to populations served

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist

• High School Diploma required
• Have IODAPCA certification or have qualifications to obtain certification within two years of hiring date and at minimum one year of recovery are required.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the families we serve.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Duties:

• Follow up services after a patient is discharged from residential treatment, collaboration with DCFS, housing, food, support and individual and family counseling responsibilities.
• Must make community outreach contacts to potential referral sources.
• Provide in service or addiction education to community groups.
• Participate in weekly program meetings and general staffing.
• Maintain documentation in client records as required by SUPR 2060 rules.

The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse- R.N.

• Applicant must have a valid Illinois RN license

Duties:

• Nurse works with Women, Infant & Children (WIC), Family Case Management (FCM) to assist clients in such areas as prenatal care, postpartum care, and pre-school care.
• Breastfeeding teaching and assist.
• Performs home visits for high risk FCM families.
• Immunizations for people of all ages.
• Lead screening and hemoglobin testing.
• Communicable and Infectious Disease surveillance and investigation.
• Individuals must demonstrate great cultural and socioeconomic sensitivity to populations served

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time School-Based Youth Mental Health Professional.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors and/or Master’s degree, clinical license in the State of IL, and/or certifications in evidence-based practices           

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote healthy social and emotional development in all children and youth served.
  • Attends and contributes to public education and informational activities, such as educational awareness of youth mental health needs.
• Provides counseling/therapy services to individuals, groups, families, and classrooms.
  • Provide skills-building sessions (e.g., problem-solving, anger management, etc.)
  • Provide parenting education and support services (i.e., case management) specific to client needs.
  • Be knowledgeable of guidelines for incorporating social and emotional development into various aspects of youth lives, such as school learning standards, home environment, community programs, etc.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic crisis screening, referral services, developmental screenings, and direct therapeutic service to clientele.
  • May provide periodic developmental screens when required.
• Provide consultation and support to caregivers and other providers as well as coordinating services to maximize resources and minimize duplication of services for clientele.
• Prepares client records, reports, data, and required statistics in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Follow confidentiality and fraud/abuse policies at all times.
• Adheres to personnel policies and procedures at all times.
• The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department & Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 promote the retention of culturally competent, strengths-oriented personnel who possess an understanding of the communities served. Applicants will be evaluated on their sensitivity to the service population’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics.