Employment

Employment Benefits & Compensation

Kendall County Health Department employs over 50 individuals. Salaries and benefits offered by KCHD are competitive with other private and public sector positions. Employment benefits vary according to full-time or part-time employment status and between employee groups. Benefits options include:

• Approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year (holidays approved each year by the Kendall County Board)
• Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service
• Paid Sick Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year
• Paid Personal Time – available for use immediately
• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO, and PPO options available for employee and family members; HSA and FSA options
• Dental Insurance – Available for employee and family members
• Vision Insurance – Available for employee and family members
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service
• Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance – employee-only coverage
• Employee-Sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members
• AFLAC benefit options
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs
• Professional development encouraged, time allocated for trainings
• Positions may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

To Apply

Required Forms for All Applicants

• Click here for our Application Form.
• Click here for the Voluntary Self-Identification Disability Form.

Send Applications, Forms, Resumes, & Cover Letters to:

Kendall County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Coordinator

811 W. John Street

Yorkville, Illinois 60560

Phone: 630-553-8053 

Fax: 630-553-9506

Email: kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov