Community Health Specialist PT Days

Chestnut Health Systems • Madison & St Clair Counties, IL

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About The Position

The Community Health Specialist leads the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of community-based prevention and health promotion programs. The role partners with schools and community organizations to strengthen evidence-based prevention practices, build capacity, and advance health equity. The position is part-time, 30 hours per week, generally six hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., serving Madison and St. Clair County areas. It is an 11-month position, with July off.

Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated behavioral health and community-based primary care services, as well as research and training. The Specialist promotes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practices and maintains the confidentiality and security of organizational and client information. The role also supports Chestnut’s customer service standards and carries out other assigned duties.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in education, public health, or a behavioral health-related field and at least two years of experience, or a master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field.
• The posting separately states that the position requires a master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and online reporting systems.
• Experience with public speaking; organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured.
• Ability to travel to schools and other locations within the site plan area.
• Home internet connection.
• Ability to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community-based prevention and community organizing, prevention theory and strategies, and substance abuse and related research.
• Understanding of learning styles and curriculum development.
• Recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate community health and prevention programs, including youth prevention education curricula and evidence-based initiatives.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to schools and community groups implementing evidence-based programs and organizational practices.
• Lead and facilitate meetings, support member recruitment, and maintain communication with schools and community partners.
• Develop and manage program budgets and submit monthly budget reports to the supervisor.
• Conduct outreach and engagement with community stakeholders and provide data to support collaboration around identified health priorities.
• Design, administer, and analyze needs assessments and program evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate media campaigns and educational materials aligned with research findings and grant requirements.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate development and submission of grant and contract applications.
• Prepare and submit program and grant reports in accordance with funder and agency requirements.
• Mentor and train staff and interns.
• Represent Chestnut in local, state, and national advocacy groups and collaborative efforts.
• Fulfill agency and funder responsibilities, including participation in meetings, committees, staff development, and monitoring relevant research.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practices emphasizing hope, empowerment, wellness, respect, and connectedness.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of organizational and client information.
• Promote Chestnut’s customer service culture by adhering to behavioral standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting mentions a new salary structure and robust benefits and refers applicants to additional benefits information, but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level