Community Health Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

7d•$44,400 - $50,575

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Community Health Specialist to assist in coordinating the Bond County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) project. The grant aims to expand recovery supports by decreasing stigma, building community capacity, and raising awareness. The specialist works closely with the Bond County Recovery Council, primarily from home or in the community. Project supervision is based out of the Granite City or Belleville, Illinois offices. The role develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recovery support programs and community initiatives. It includes leading community groups, conducting outreach and needs assessments, developing educational campaigns, supporting grant budgets and applications, preparing reports, and mentoring staff and interns. The specialist promotes recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practices and protects organizational and client information. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $44,400–$50,575 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a CPS, CRSS, CPRS, or CADC in good standing with the applicable state and 10 years of lived experience, mental health, substance use, or other social service experience.
Knowledge of recovery, program development, needs assessment and evaluation, and community capacity building.
Ability to provide leadership, manage large projects, and collaborate with others within the agency and community.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Zoom, and online reporting systems.
Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, ability to be insured, and a home internet connection.
Ability to travel to locations within the site plan area.
Ability to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grant writing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs, including recovery support events and projects, community trainings, and evidence-based programs for adults or community members.
Lead community groups in developing evidence-based programs and practices by facilitating organizational activities, meetings, new-member recruitment, and member communications.
Assist with grant budget development, manage the budget, and submit regular updates to the supervisor.
Conduct outreach with community stakeholders and provide data demonstrating the importance of partnerships on health concerns.
Develop, conduct, and analyze needs assessments and program evaluations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate media campaigns and educational or informational materials based on current research and grant requirements.
Identify funding opportunities and coordinate, develop, and write grant and contract applications.
Prepare accurate and timely program and grant contract reports.
Mentor and train staff and interns routinely and consistently.
Participate and take a leadership role in local, state, and national advocacy groups and collaborations.
Fulfill agency and funder responsibilities, including staff development, monitoring research, participating in agency meetings and committees, and other duties designated by the supervisor.
Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and spirituality and connectedness; use recovery language in interactions.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality and security of organizational information, including financial and client information.
Promote Chestnut’s customer service culture by adhering to its behavioral standards for customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.