Maternal Child Health Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the administration, operation, evaluation, and budget management of the Health Department's Maternal Child Health programs including Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes/High Risk Infant Follow-Up, HealthWorks of Illinois, Lead Screening & Prevention, and Immunization services.

HOURS:

Monday through Friday with occasional nigh/weekend on-call.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Plans and implements program(s) goals, objectives and strategies to ensure efficient organization and compliance with State and Federal standards, policies and guidelines.

• Actively participates in recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation of program personnel. Implements, and monitors program budget(s) provided by Nursing Administration.

• Implements and monitors program budget(s) provided by Nursing Administration.

• Collaborates with community partners and other Health Department Programs to advance Department initiatives.

• Analyzes and evaluates programs to ensure and improve the quality of services offered.

• Serves as a resource for in-service education and participates in regional meeting/training programs.

• Coordinates education and community outreach and education with program staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Registered Professional Nurse licensed in Illinois with two years' experience in Community Health and/or Maternal/Child Health

• or a Registered Professional Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with one year of experience in Community Health and/or Maternal/Child Health.

• Minimum of 3-4 years of responsible leadership experience preferred.

Other requirements:

All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the COVID vaccination series as determined by the CDC, including all primary series doses and boosters as of September 2023, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.

• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans

• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.

• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.