[Hiring] Community Health Specialist @Alzheimer's Association®

Role Description

The Community Health Specialist will play a key role in expanding the reach and accessibility of the products and tools related to the Association’s Rural Health initiative designated with each state. This position works with the state Community Health Manager and is responsible for:

• Identifying, engaging, and onboarding local organizations, health care providers, public health organizations, community health workers, individuals, and health systems.
• Ensuring smooth access and adoption of key resources and tools towards the deliverables of the state-specific initiative.
• Guiding providers through program onboarding, connecting users to training, answering questions, and supporting ongoing participation across various initiatives.
• Sharing updates and insights on program performance, impact, and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting reporting structures to enhance dementia care services in rural settings.

This position is grant funded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Public Policy, or a related healthcare or human services field.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan, implement, and assess a course of action and delivery of results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging individuals, community groups, clinicians, administrators, and leaders.
• Understanding of clinical workflows across primary care, hospital, and multi-specialty settings.
• Familiarity with EHR environments and provider operations.
• Ability to work with clarity, patience, and consistent follow-through.
• Comfort working with Excel, CRM systems, or other tracking platforms.
• Skilled at interpreting data and providing insightful updates to internal teams and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple provider relationships, onboarding projects, and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Skilled at setting priorities and managing a structured outreach plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 24 hours/week or more, including medical, dental, vision, and flex accounts.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave.
• Annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• Eligibility for a gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy additional benefits including an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.