Community Development Specialist

Job description

Overview We are seeking a Community Development Specialist to join our team. This position operates in a hybrid environment, including office, remote, and community-based settings, with regular travel throughout the state and occasional evening and weekend hours. This role focuses on program development, community outreach, training, and evaluation to support behavioral health initiatives and strengthen community capacity. 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 in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs, including trainings, outreach initiatives, and community events - Conduct outreach and engagement with community members and stakeholders using evidence-based behavioral health...