Work Program Participant (Health Educator) - COIP, School of Public Health

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 05, 2026
Work Program Participant (Health Educator) - COIP, School of Public Health Work Program Participant (Health Educator) - COIP, School of Public Health Hiring Department: Commty Outreach Intervent Proj Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038745 FTE: .60 Work Schedule: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: January 7, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $16.67 - 22.05 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Work Program Participant will work in the field and in house occasionally as needed to facilitate, Assist the Director with organizing and recruitment of potential candidate to complete surveys, will work as the point contact between COIP unit and individuals being surveyed. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide overall program information to the COIP participants. Will field participant's eligibility for participation in COIP services. Serve as a conduit for information on other programs and services that can be provided to participants. Provide direct services to individuals enrolled in COIP programs. Work with various communities, educational organizations, and agencies to promote project goal. Provide input on services provided by program to increase program capability to serve more participants. Provide data via written Daily Activity Reports for program monitoring and quality assurance. Effectively communicate program's mission and goals. Serves as a liaison between program participants and outside providers such as drug treatment programs through release of information form (s) signed by program participants and by assisting with simple problem solutions; provides information to program participants about onsite services provided Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of qualifications established for the specific program for which the candidate is applying. Eligibility for employment under the provisions of the Statute and Rules governing the State Universities Civil Service System of Illinois. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18696?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-03f5fdd0940a1343b17f9b59b253ddf4