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Position Number: 1036924
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Health - Health Education & Promotion

Health Education Specialist
Western Illinois University

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves more than 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: August 17, 2017 (negotiable).

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinically, candidate will provide intake, comprehensive assessment, individual/group education/treatment, referrals, and case management services in accordance with standards of best practice. Client records will be maintained in accordance with legal and ethical standards and will adhere specifically to the Department of Human Services Division of Alcoholism and Sustance Abuse Rule 2060 and the Secretary of State's mandates for evaluations. Candidate will provide clinical supervision to graduate assistants and practicum /intern students as assigned and will participate in group supervision. Candidate will participate in the Quality Assurance and the Program Evaluation systems. Administratively, candidate will ensure quality programming for AOD education, behavioral health issues, coordinate AOD prevention activities and Health Education, and other issues impacting the health of college students. Candidate will supervise staff, graduate assistants, practicum/interns, peer educators, student workers and volunteers in the development and implementation of campus-wide educational programming in student, faculty, and staff settings. Candidate will collaborate with other departments/organizations on campus. Candidate will participate in comprehensive alcohol/drug policy committee work.

RANK & SALARY: A continuous full-time, 11-month Health Education Specialist position at the Alcohol and Other Drugs Resource Center (AODRC), a division of Beu Health Center (BHC). Salary commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have:
Masters degree in an education or human services-related field.
Skills, training and experience to provide individual and group alcohol/substance abuse treatment, education, prevention programming, and presentations.
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, and the ability to produce written proposals and reports.
Evidence of strong organizational and clinical record-keeping skills.
Experience with current technology and computer systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in CQI and Quality Assurance processes, including chart reviews and utilization reviews.
Experience in measuring prevention and intervention-related goals and outcomes.
Knowledge or experience in creating and providing programming in the areas of: anger management, conflict de-escalation, STD prevention, sexual assault, suicide prevention, and/or other behavioral health issues.
Experience in higher education.
Experience assessing and treating substance abuse problems and/or dual diagnosis mental health issues.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that includes interacting with allied professionals.
Ability to research and provide data on best practices in the field of alcohol and substance abuse in the college setting.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: The AOD Resource Center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The staff currently consists of three master level clinicians, all of whom are licensed and/or certified in their respective disciplines. For additional information, visit: http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/aod/.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 13 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves more than 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.

The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 514 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to seven pre-professional degree programs and 18 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,943): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,430): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on July 11, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: John W Smith at jw-smith@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu

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