Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Community Engagement Specialist jobs in Illinois are concentrated in public health, social services, nonprofit advocacy, and higher education, with demand running from coordinator-level roles through senior program manager positions. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring metros in the country, with Springfield and Rockford also generating consistent openings. Established employers with deep roots in Illinois hiring for this role include the University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and the Chicago Community Trust. The most sought-after specialties are health equity outreach, youth and family programs, and government-funded community development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerWellBe Senior Medical
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring15
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryRetail
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WellBe Senior Medical
Community Engagement Specialist
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WellBe Senior Medical
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Evanston, Illinois
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WellBe Senior Medical
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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Pillars Community Health
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Berwyn, Illinois
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Community Engagement Specialist
WellBe Senior Medical·Orland Park, Illinois
Job functions:
$58k - $62k/yr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Job Summary:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Pay Range:
Sponsorship Statement
Background Check Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Americans with Disabilities Act
At-Will Employment Statement
Disclaimer
WELLBE INTRODUCTION
WellBe Senior Medical was founded in 2019 to provide a more effective and personalized healthcare experience for patients living with chronic conditions. Our home-based medical visits nurture all aspects of a patient’s well-being so they can live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. With our mission at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to build our team with the most capable and compassionate individuals we can find. Named a Best Place to Work from Modern Healthcare, WellBe is a leading provider of in-home medical care and mental health services across the country! Come join us as we help patients have "more good days" and prove that we can make health care easier for those who need it most!
WellBe Senior Medical was founded in 2019 to provide a more effective and personalized healthcare experience for patients living with chronic conditions. Our home-based medical visits nurture all aspects of a patient’s well-being so they can live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. With our mission at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to build our team with the most capable and compassionate individuals we can find. Named a Best Place to Work from Modern Healthcare, WellBe is a leading provider of in-home medical care and mental health services across the country! Come join us as we help patients have "more good days" and prove that we can make health care easier for those who need it most!
GENERAL SUMMARY
WellBe Senior Medical is seeking passionate, resourceful and dedicated team members to join our Market Based Patient Engagement Team. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing innovative ideas to market the value of WellBe Senior Medical to WellBe eligible Medicare patients. Through in-person, telephonic outreach and community events, you will build trust- based relationships with patients and caregivers leading to their enrollment with WellBe Senior Medical. This role is also accountable for promoting WellBe Senior Medical by meeting patients where they are, i.e. at their home, physician offices, hospitals, sub- acute facilities, and long-term care settings. The ideal candidate will possess high self- motivation and independence, and must be comfortable with balancing multiple priorities.
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Identify innovative strategies to engage patients with WellBe services by
gaining their agreement to schedule an enrollment visit with a WellBe provider - Outbound telephonic outreach to educate and engage patients
-
Field outreach via home visits for patients that we haven’t successfully
engaged with telephonic outreach -
Use critical thinking skills to create outreach strategies that are designed to
maximize patient awareness and engagement with WellBe. - Successfully meet and/or exceed engagement monthly targets.
-
Daily reporting, documentation and detailed pipeline management to prioritize
telephonic and field-based outreach to patients -
Overcome objections by patients using persuasive conversations and solution
based discussions -
Follow up with patients to ensure they keep their scheduled initial, enrollment
visit -
Work in collaboration with our provider relations team to build awareness of the
benefits of WellBe with attributed patients through multiple grassroots activities
including health fairs, presentations at senior buildings, canvassing and
activities in communities with high density of WellBe eligible patients - Provide exceptional, compassionate patient experiences
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:
- 2+ years of related experience in sales, direct marketing, community
relations or customer service capacity. Prior experience in healthcare
preferred. -
Exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the
desire to help patients live a meaningful life. -
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to proactively structure work and
problem solve independently - Proven success with time management and territory organizational skills
- Achievement mindset: ability to consistently hit goals.
-
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products and/or Google
Documents - Strong written and public communication skills
-
Access to a reliable vehicle for daily use. Approved mileage is
reimbursable. -
Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and
EMR applications preferred
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Travel requirements:
- Travel may be required up to 75% locally
Work Environment: Hybrid
Pay Range:
$58,000-62,000
Sponsorship Statement
WellBe does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for this position will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Safety-Sensitive Statement
This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.
This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.
Drug Screening Requirement
As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.
As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.
Background Check Statement
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as permitted by law. As a healthcare organization, WellBe conducts monthly FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) checks on all employees. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
WellBe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act
WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application, interview or employment process, please contact Human Resources at HRPeopleLine@wellbe.com
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with WellBe is at-will unless otherwise specified by contract. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.
WellBe Senior Medical
Community Engagement Specialist
Orland Park, Illinois
New 14h ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$58k - $62k/yr
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Job Summary:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Pay Range:
Sponsorship Statement
Background Check Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Americans with Disabilities Act
At-Will Employment Statement
Disclaimer
WELLBE INTRODUCTION
WellBe Senior Medical was founded in 2019 to provide a more effective and personalized healthcare experience for patients living with chronic conditions. Our home-based medical visits nurture all aspects of a patient’s well-being so they can live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. With our mission at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to build our team with the most capable and compassionate individuals we can find. Named a Best Place to Work from Modern Healthcare, WellBe is a leading provider of in-home medical care and mental health services across the country! Come join us as we help patients have "more good days" and prove that we can make health care easier for those who need it most!
WellBe Senior Medical was founded in 2019 to provide a more effective and personalized healthcare experience for patients living with chronic conditions. Our home-based medical visits nurture all aspects of a patient’s well-being so they can live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. With our mission at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to build our team with the most capable and compassionate individuals we can find. Named a Best Place to Work from Modern Healthcare, WellBe is a leading provider of in-home medical care and mental health services across the country! Come join us as we help patients have "more good days" and prove that we can make health care easier for those who need it most!
GENERAL SUMMARY
WellBe Senior Medical is seeking passionate, resourceful and dedicated team members to join our Market Based Patient Engagement Team. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing innovative ideas to market the value of WellBe Senior Medical to WellBe eligible Medicare patients. Through in-person, telephonic outreach and community events, you will build trust- based relationships with patients and caregivers leading to their enrollment with WellBe Senior Medical. This role is also accountable for promoting WellBe Senior Medical by meeting patients where they are, i.e. at their home, physician offices, hospitals, sub- acute facilities, and long-term care settings. The ideal candidate will possess high self- motivation and independence, and must be comfortable with balancing multiple priorities.
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Identify innovative strategies to engage patients with WellBe services by
gaining their agreement to schedule an enrollment visit with a WellBe provider - Outbound telephonic outreach to educate and engage patients
-
Field outreach via home visits for patients that we haven’t successfully
engaged with telephonic outreach -
Use critical thinking skills to create outreach strategies that are designed to
maximize patient awareness and engagement with WellBe. - Successfully meet and/or exceed engagement monthly targets.
-
Daily reporting, documentation and detailed pipeline management to prioritize
telephonic and field-based outreach to patients -
Overcome objections by patients using persuasive conversations and solution
based discussions -
Follow up with patients to ensure they keep their scheduled initial, enrollment
visit -
Work in collaboration with our provider relations team to build awareness of the
benefits of WellBe with attributed patients through multiple grassroots activities
including health fairs, presentations at senior buildings, canvassing and
activities in communities with high density of WellBe eligible patients - Provide exceptional, compassionate patient experiences
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:
- 2+ years of related experience in sales, direct marketing, community
relations or customer service capacity. Prior experience in healthcare
preferred. -
Exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the
desire to help patients live a meaningful life. -
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to proactively structure work and
problem solve independently - Proven success with time management and territory organizational skills
- Achievement mindset: ability to consistently hit goals.
-
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products and/or Google
Documents - Strong written and public communication skills
-
Access to a reliable vehicle for daily use. Approved mileage is
reimbursable. -
Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and
EMR applications preferred
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Travel requirements:
- Travel may be required up to 75% locally
Work Environment: Hybrid
Pay Range:
$58,000-62,000
Sponsorship Statement
WellBe does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for this position will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Safety-Sensitive Statement
This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.
This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.
Drug Screening Requirement
As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.
As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.
Background Check Statement
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as permitted by law. As a healthcare organization, WellBe conducts monthly FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) checks on all employees. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
WellBe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act
WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application, interview or employment process, please contact Human Resources at HRPeopleLine@wellbe.com
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with WellBe is at-will unless otherwise specified by contract. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.
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Find JobsCommunity Engagement Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois
Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Chicago
5 jobsRockford
2 jobsAlton
1 jobLisle
1 jobBerwyn
1 jobUrbana
1 jobDecatur
1 jobMarkham
1 jobEvanston
1 jobGlenview
1 jobNorthbrook
1 jobOrland Park
1 jobCrystal Lake
1 jobArlington Heights
1 jobElk Grove Village
1 jobCommunity Engagement Specialist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related field
- Two or more years of direct community outreach or program coordination experience
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community organizations and government agencies
- Proficiency with data collection, reporting tools, and program evaluation methods
- Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are frequently required for Chicago-area positions
- Experience with grant-funded programs and familiarity with compliance reporting requirements
Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a community engagement specialist in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related human services field. There is no single state license required for the role, but positions tied to social services funding may prefer candidates familiar with Illinois Department of Human Services program requirements. Practical experience through AmeriCorps, university community partnerships, or nonprofit internships in Illinois significantly strengthens an application.
Which companies hire community engagement specialists in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring community engagement specialists in Illinois include WellBe Senior Medical, Covista, and PepsiCo, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large hospital systems, university research programs, and federally funded community development organizations are consistently among the most active employers for this role statewide.
Which Illinois cities have the most community engagement specialist jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Illinois have the most community engagement specialist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of nonprofits, health systems, and university anchor institutions, while Springfield's concentration of state government agencies and Rockford's growing public health infrastructure drive openings in those markets.
Are there remote community engagement specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role typically requires in-person outreach, community meetings, and site visits. About 67% of community engagement specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most of those positions covering policy coordination, grant writing, or program management tasks that can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a community engagement specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through AmeriCorps service programs operating across Illinois, which place candidates directly into community outreach roles with major nonprofits and public health agencies. Entry-level titles like community health worker, outreach coordinator, or case manager aide at organizations such as Heartland Alliance or the Chicago Department of Public Health provide direct experience. Building a portfolio of volunteer-led events or grant-funded projects and obtaining a Certified Community Health Worker credential recognized in Illinois gives candidates a clear edge over other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to community engagement specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across nonprofits, health systems, government agencies, and universities. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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