Careers

Effingham County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open Positions:

Job Openings

Family Resource Advocate (Clay County)

Full-time, Mon- Fri
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around program event need and families served.
Provides case management and family advocacy for Clay County residents through the Effingham County Family Resource Center.
Primarily based in Clay County

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in social services, family case management, child welfare or a similar field.
  • Experience working with at risk populations and child welfare preferred.
  • Must be able to work independently in a startup environment.
  • Detail oriented and proficient Microsoft applications.
  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
  • Oral and written fluency required.

 

 Early Childhood Consultant
Full-time, Mon- Fri
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around program event need and families served.
Serves Prevention Initiative families (pregnant families and children 0-3) utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum model and plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s required. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Family and Social Services, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field preferred. 
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young children and/or parents.               
  • Experience working with at risk populations preferred.
  • Parents as Teachers Certification required (may be acquired after hire).

 

     

    There are three ways to apply for a job.

    1. You can fill out the application below on the website. Once completed it will be sent to our department.

    2. You can download a PDF version of the application. The PDF can be filled out on your computer and emailed to echd@effcohealth.org

    3. You can download the PDF version of the application and print it and mail or drop off the completed form to:   Effingham County Health Department, 901 W. Virginia Ave., Effingham, IL 62401.

     

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