Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is actively seeking a dynamic, full-time Community Health Specialist to spearhead and coordinate impactful projects supporting Prevention and Intervention plans across Logan County, Mason County, and McLean County. This is a thrilling opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, hybrid work environment and is enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in our communities.

Responsibilities

As a Community Health Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating, implementing, and evaluating multiple projects across Logan County, Mason County, and McLean County. Your primary focus will be supporting Prevention and Intervention plans that includes travel within the service area (Lincoln, Havana, Bloomington, Normal), with potential for a hybrid work arrangement. Your responsibilities will encompass developing, executing, and assessing various programs, including Youth Prevention Education curriculum and evidence-based initiatives for both youth and adults. You will lead schools and community groups in developing evidence-based programs and practices by facilitating organizational activities, meetings, and member recruitment. Other key duties include managing program budgets, conducting outreach with community stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, crafting media campaigns, identifying funding opportunities, mentoring staff and interns, and actively participating in advocacy groups. As a crucial part of the team, you'll contribute to fulfilling agency and funder responsibilities while upholding Chestnut's high standards for customer service and safeguarding organizational information.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, public health, or education-related field with at least 5 years of professional experience or a master’s degree similar fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Key Proficiencies: Profound understanding of prevention theory, research, program development, needs assessment, evaluation, and community capacity building. Previous exposure to grant writing and budgeting is highly advantageous.
• Leadership Skills: Proven capacity in leadership, project management, and a collaborative spirit demonstrated within both agency and community contexts.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and adeptness in utilizing online reporting systems.
• Other Requirements: A valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, insurability, and a home internet connection are essential. The role requires travel to schools and various locations within the service area. Ability to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.