Senior Public Health Assistant - Maternal Child Health

Salary: $19.41 Hourly

Location : Waukegan, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 11992

Department: Health Department

Division: Prevention

Opening Date: 11/12/2024

General Description

The Senior Public Health Assistant is a valuable member of our Prevention Team who performs clinical and clerical support for the Public Health Nursing programs. The major functions of the position include clerical duties, data entry, outreach, assisting and interpreting in home visits.

feedback, contributes to building positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, supports everyone's effort to succeed.

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Essential Functions

• Performs job duties in a professional manner in order to maximize the level of client care.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with staff and public in a variety of settings.
• Interprets Spanish/English with general proficiency to clients and staff.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings and seminars as assigned.
• Recommends clerical procedures to promote efficient office operations.
• Provides clerical support to the program in general.
• Enters data into various computer programs.
• Files documents, correspondence, and client-related records properly.
• Serves as receptionist on a rotating basis.
• Explains program services to clients and their families in the home and other settings.
• Works with case management staff to identify appointments convenient for client.
• Makes phone calls to offer services, enroll clients and schedule appointments for clients.
• Makes independent home visits to offer services and enroll clients.
• Performs case findings, as directed.
• Elicits and records information about clients following established protocols.
• Displays a positive and respectful attitude, behavior, and demeanor toward management, co-workers and clients in accomplishment of job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years relevant experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at

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