[Hiring] Community Health Specialist @Chestnut Health Systems

Role Description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Community Health Specialist to assist in coordination of the St. Clair County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) project. This grant seeks to expand recovery supports by decreasing stigma, building community capacity, and raising awareness. Successful candidates will work closely with the St. Clair County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care. This role will work primarily from home or in the community. Supervision for this project will be out of the Granite City or Belleville, IL offices.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $44,400 - $50,575 annual salary.

• 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 their development of evidence-based programs and practices by facilitating their organizational activities, including meetings, new member recruitment, and communication with members.
• Assist in development of grant budget. Manage budget and submit regular updates to supervisor.
• Conduct outreach services with community stakeholders. Provide data supporting importance in partnering on health area of concern.
• Develop, conduct, and analyze needs assessments and program evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate media campaigns and/or other educational/informational material based on current research and grant requirements.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate, develop, and write grant and contract applications.
• Provide program/grant contract reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Take a lead role in mentoring and training staff and interns, routinely and consistently.
• Participate and take leadership role in local, state, and national advocacy groups/collaborations.
• Fulfill agency and funder responsibilities including staff development, monitoring research, participation in agency meetings and committees, and other responsibilities as designated by supervisor.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness in all interactions with others, including utilizing recovery language.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality and security of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial and client information.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut's behavioral standards for customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with two years of relevant experience; or be a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor (CADC) in good standing with the applicable state and ten years of lived experience, mental health, substance use, or other social service experience.
• Knowledge of recovery, program development, needs assessment/evaluation, and community capacity building is required.
• Experience in grant writing and budgeting is preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership, handle large projects, and collaborate with others within the agency and community.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and online reporting systems is required.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, be insurable, and have home internet connection.
• Ability to travel to locations within the site plan area.
• Must be able to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance.

Benefits

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