Community Health Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

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 and works primarily from home or in the community. Project supervision is based out of the Granite City or Belleville, Illinois offices. Chestnut Health Systems provides integrated substance use, mental health, and primary care services in Illinois and Missouri, and also conducts research and training. The organization emphasizes health equity, trauma-informed integrated care, and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with two years of relevant experience; alternatively, a CPS, CRSS, CPRS, or CADC credential in good standing with the applicable state, plus ten 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 within the agency and community.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and online reporting systems.
Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured.
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 other evidence-based programs for adults or community members.
Lead community groups in developing evidence-based programs and practices by facilitating organizational activities, including meetings, new-member recruitment, and member communication.
Assist with grant budget development, manage the budget, and provide regular updates to the supervisor.
Conduct outreach with community stakeholders and provide data demonstrating the importance of partnerships around 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 consistently and take a lead role in doing so.
Participate in and provide leadership to 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 assigned 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-oriented language.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.