EDUCATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Health, dental and vision plans

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) &/

Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

Vacation time

Sick leave with carryover

Personal business days

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Educator to support the Women’s Health Line, provide referrals, and update educational materials. The role requires collaboration with grants, staff, and external partners to deliver accurate health information.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with a strong benefits package and opportunities to impact public health initiatives across Illinois.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Public Health Education or CHES certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer Women’s Health line calls and provide referrals.
• Update health education materials and fact sheets for callers and outreach.
• Collaborate with state and federal partners for current information.

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health Education

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID: 60084

Opening Date: 10/30/2026

Closing Date: 11/17/2026

Agency: Department of Public Health

Class Title: PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - 36430

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/month; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 /month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger - something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule - flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

This position functions as a public health educator for the women's healthline. The position responsibilities are include, but are not limited to: answering calls, returning messages, providing referrals to programs, researching topics and questions from callers to provide the most accurate and useful information, provide health education in a variety of modes (verbal, written, individual, group education and more), data tracking and more, this position also updates facts sheets and other health education materials for heatlhline callers, grantees and other outreach events. Also, collaborate with other public health staff when necessary to general and emergency public health information requests.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under direction, confers with the Division Chief regarding efforts to develop and utilize available resources/services for healthline callers and all office-wide community outreach, including, but not limited to.
• Collects data, develops and maintains up-to-date fact sheets and other educational materials for distribution to callers and more.
• Answers Women’s Health line and advises callers of appropriate referrals.
• Works with grant programs, planning, executing and evaluating day to day operations.
• Compiles summary reports of helpline activities; evaluates the program trends, needs and capabilities based on summary statistics.
• Consults and collaborates with state, federal and private organizations for current information on topics of potential interest to callers.
• Participates in workshops and training seminars to expand present knowledge of issues pertaining to women’s health.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Public Health Education or a related area or requires certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
• Additionally, requires one (1) year professional experience in public health education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theory and social aspects of health education.
• One (1)-year professional experience in public health, women’s and family health or a related field.
• One (1)-year experience communicating both verbally and in writing.
• One (1)-year experience answering and responding to callers.
• One (1)-year experience planning, organizing and conducting a comprehensive public health education program.
• One (1)-year experience with grant applications, fiscal and program reports.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to transport materials to classes, presentations, exhibit opportunities and outreach events.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requires or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

Nearest Major Market: Springfield