Community Health Specialist

Join Our Team as a Community Health Specialist! Are you passionate about increasing community education? We're seeking a talented Community Health Specialist to facilitate community training and distribute naloxone throughout McLean County, Illinois.       

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 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.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Facilitate overdose prevention trainings.
• Distribute naloxone to community members and organizations.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities with community stakeholders. 
• Travel throughout service area providing resources and education.

• A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience OR a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, public health, or education.
• Knowledge of prevention theory and research, program development, needs assessment and evaluation and community capacity building is required.
• Experience in grant writing and budgeting is preferred.
• Must have 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, be insurable, and have home internet connection.
• Position requires ability to travel to schools and other locations in the site plan area.
• Must be able to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be part of a team that’s dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community!

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.