at Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Chestnut Health Systems™ is seeking a Community Health Specialist to support a special project focused on youth prevention, education, and community engagement. This lead-level position will help develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate youth programs while providing prevention education in schools and collaborating with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
The Community Health Specialist III will take a leadership role in mentoring staff and interns, supporting grant and program requirements, and representing assigned projects in community and professional collaborations. The position requires travel to schools and other locations throughout the assigned service area and may include occasional evening or weekend hours based on program needs.
Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of assigned youth and adult programs in collaboration with project teams and supervisors
- Conduct community outreach with youth, families, community members, schools, and stakeholders regarding behavioral health and prevention topics
- Deliver designated Youth Prevention Education curriculum to students using evidence-based approaches and best practices
- Collect, document, and submit program evaluation data accurately and timely
- Assist with developing and maintaining program budgets and independently submit monthly budget reports
- Assist with identifying and preparing applications for additional funding opportunities
- Complete program and grant contract reports accurately and within required timelines
- Serve as a lead in mentoring and training staff and interns
- Participate in and provide leadership within local, state, and national advocacy groups and collaborations related to assigned projects
- Stay current with prevention research and evidence-based practices relevant to assigned programs
- Fulfill agency and funder requirements, including staff development, research monitoring, meetings, committees, and required trainings
- Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices, including hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness
- Maintain confidentiality and security of organizational, financial, and client information
- Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or negotiated with the supervisor
