Full-Time Community Health Worker Coordinator and Instructor

Full-Time Community Health Worker Coordinator/Instructor 

Job ID 4011

ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for one full-time, tenure track Community Health Worker Coordinator/Instructor within the Health Sciences department.   

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will serve as the coordinator and instructor in the Community Health Worker program.  As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, future accreditation and overall effectiveness of the educational program/courses.  As an instructor, the individual will teach Community Health Worker courses in both the traditional and computerized environment.  The individual will also assess student performance, ensure faculty qualifications and collaborate with Community Health Worker faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program/courses. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field required. 
2. Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, or related field, with a focus on community health or health promotion, preferred. 
3. Minimum of two years experience as a Community Health Worker or in a related healthcare/public health role. 
4. One year of teaching experience preferred. 
5. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills. 
6. Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred. 
7. Experience in accreditation activities, preferred. 
8. Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard/Brightspace, etc.) preferred. 
9. Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks require by college and/or clinical facilities to and throughout employment. 
10. Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses. 
11. A valid driver's license is required. 

SALARY: This is a 9-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule. For example, the minimum 2024-2025 base salary at Step 3 on the Bachelor’s degree column is $52,188. Overload and summer teaching assignments may also be available which may increase the annual compensation. The college offers a comprehensive flexible benefit program.

BENEFITS & PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below.  Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
• Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION: The Community Health Worker program is offered at the Wyvetter Young East St. Louis Campus and online.  Driving may be required to other campuses, student field experiences, clinical facilities throughout the region, or to attend professional functions within the state of IL and the St. Louis region. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 17, 2024.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position, please apply on our website: https://www.swic.edu/about/human-resources/employment-at-swic/.

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter, references and teaching philosophy should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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