Careers At The Greene County Health Department

Career Opportunities

Instructions to submit your application to the Greene County Health Department:

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Open Positions: 

Community Health Manager

About us

Greene County Health Department includes a passionate workforce of community-minded and health-oriented staff.

About the role

The Community Health Manager provides leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for community health programs, including Community Health Workers (CHWs), Peer Navigators, and other grant-funded initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, consistent documentation practices, staff supervision, work plan, and reporting alignment with grant requirements.

The Manager plays a critical role in strengthening program infrastructure, supporting future billing readiness, and advancing sustainable service models that address the needs of rural communities in Greene County. All grant- and program-focused activities are based on the Greene County Health Department’s Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN). Direct report to the administrator.
Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Community Health Division staff and develops work plans based on community needs assessments, grant requirements, and program evaluation
• Tracks program deliverables, outcomes, and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance and performance
• Manages staff scheduling and daily operations, including coordination of outreach, navigation, and community based services
• Coordinates program development using outreach data, partnerships, and community health priorities to improve outcomes for Greene County residents
• Develops programs, tools, resources, and solution-focused methods to connect clients to services that improve health and wellness
• Assists in developing infrastructure to support future billing for Community Health Worker (CHW) and peer services
• Identifies and implements evidence-based approaches to community health improvement and evaluates program
  effectiveness
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality across community health services
• Identifies service gaps and recommends program improvements to better meet community needs
• Ensures alignment of staff activities with community needs, grant objectives, and departmental priorities
• Strengthens coordination across program areas, staff, and service locations
• Assists with grant-related reporting, including required daily, monthly, and quarterly documentation
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Social Work, Healthcare, Public Health, or a related field
• Experience supervising staff or coordinating programs in community health, public health, case management, or social services
• Experience working with grant-funded programs and reporting requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including use of technology for documentation and communication
• Commitment to the mission of health prevention and community improvement
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current insurance
• Up-to-date immunization records

Contact us to apply

If you’d like to apply for this position, please complete and submit an application to the health department or email a copy to GreeneHD@greenecountyhd.org. Open until filled. Benefits include retirement under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, 14 paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal time, and a passion-fueled career close to home. Seeking full-time employment. This position will be open until it is filled. Rates depend on experience and current grant budget.

Last updated: 05/2026