DuPage County Health Department
Engagement Specialist
DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189
Salary :
$33,825.00 - $39,950.95 Annually Location :
115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL Job Type:
Full Time (40.0 hours per week) Job Number:
25-01122 Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services Department:
Emergency Services Opening Date:
08/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team!
By joining our Crisis Services team, you'll become an integral part of an organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and exceptional care. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most?
Located in the state-of-the-art building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click to learn more about our program.
Position details: 4-Day work week!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2:00 pm to 12:00 am
PM Shift (Additional $2.00 per hour shift Differential)
Sunday to Wednesday 9:30 pm to 7;30
Overnight (Additional $2.50 per hour shift Differential)
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training program
- Full DuPage County benefit package, including:
- 12 paid holidays -12 paid vacation days
- 5 personal days and accrued sick leave
- 12 Weeks of Paid Paternal Leave
- Health insurance
- Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
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Responsibilities
Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs. Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding, and belongings checks Assists with client medication observation in Crisis programming. Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming. Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories May facilitate transportation of our clients in a county vehicle.
Requirements A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site, HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week.
Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required, DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults. Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits. 01
Do you have your Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential? 02
Are you willing to utilize your lived experience to provide recovery support to others? 03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Yes No
04
What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.) 05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
Required Question
$33,825.00 - $39,950.95 Annually Location :
115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL Job Type:
Full Time (40.0 hours per week) Job Number:
25-01122 Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services Department:
Emergency Services Opening Date:
08/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team!
By joining our Crisis Services team, you'll become an integral part of an organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and exceptional care. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most?
Located in the state-of-the-art building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click to learn more about our program.
Position details: 4-Day work week!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2:00 pm to 12:00 am
PM Shift (Additional $2.00 per hour shift Differential)
Sunday to Wednesday 9:30 pm to 7;30
Overnight (Additional $2.50 per hour shift Differential)
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training program
- Full DuPage County benefit package, including:
- 12 paid holidays -12 paid vacation days
- 5 personal days and accrued sick leave
- 12 Weeks of Paid Paternal Leave
- Health insurance
- Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
#DuPageCountyHealthDepartment3
Responsibilities
Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs. Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding, and belongings checks Assists with client medication observation in Crisis programming. Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming. Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories May facilitate transportation of our clients in a county vehicle.
Requirements A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site, HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week.
Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required, DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults. Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits. 01
Do you have your Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential? 02
Are you willing to utilize your lived experience to provide recovery support to others? 03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Yes No
04
What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.) 05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
Required Question