Community Health Intervention Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems

Overview

Become a Community Health Intervention Specialist! Are you driven to make a difference in the lives of youth? Join our team as a Community Health Intervention Specialist, where you will lead and implement impactful programs aimed at preventing and intervening in youth substance use.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Develop, coordinate, and evaluate evidence-based programs that support at-risk youth.
• Collaborate: Partner with schools, community groups, and agencies to create meaningful change.
• Grow Professionally: Engage in ongoing professional development and advocacy efforts at local, state, and national levels.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, 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. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement youth substance use prevention and intervention programs.
• Develop training programs for youth and adults, and coordinate community partnerships.
• Manage budgets, conduct needs assessments, and ensure the collection and submission of evaluation data.
• Participate in advocacy groups and contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience OR a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health or education.
• Expertise in substance use prevention and intervention.
• Proven experience working with youth, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office and online systems.
• A valid driver’s license, private insurance, and the ability to travel within the service area are required.
• Home internet connection
• Must be able to obtain DCFS CANTS Child Abuse Clearance. 

Join Us in Making a Difference!Apply today to contribute to the health and well-being of our youth and 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.