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Community Health Specialist jobs are open across public health agencies, nonprofits, hospital systems, and community health centers, from entry-level outreach roles to senior program coordinator and health educator positions, with specializations in health education, case management, and community outreach. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Miracles in Progress Residential Recovery Program
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem | Shifts available 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule Note
This is a per diem position. While hours are not guaranteed, staff in this role are typically scheduled on a consistent weekly basis depending on program census and coverage needs.
About Us
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, through our Miracles in Progress Residential Program, provides structured behavioral health and addiction recovery services for chronically homeless men in Philadelphia.
Our goal is to help individuals stabilize, engage in treatment, and work toward long term recovery. We focus on providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives. Our team works closely together to support each resident’s recovery journey and reintegration into the community.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists with hands-on work experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery to join our team on a per diem basis.
This is a direct care role where you will provide supervision, peer support, and recovery-focused services to residents. You will play a key role in helping individuals stay engaged in treatment, develop relapse prevention skills, and transition successfully back into the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one peer support and engagement to residents in recovery
- Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions
- Conduct room checks, safety rounds, and monitor resident behavior
- Support vital signs monitoring, urine collection, and package inspection as needed
- Assist nursing and counseling staff with daily programming and client needs
- Transport residents to medical, legal, and community appointments
- Document observations and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record
- Provide follow-up recovery support after treatment completion
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 college credits in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field required
- At least one year of hands-on experience working with individuals in recovery or behavioral health required
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required
- Strong de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy and comfort with documentation systems
- Knowledge of 12 Step Recovery Models, AA, NA, motivational interviewing, and recovery management
- WRAP Certification strongly preferred
- Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred
Why Join Us
- Opportunity for consistent weekly scheduling based on program needs
- Flexible per diem role
- Mission-driven behavioral health organization
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for growth within the behavioral health field
Pre Employment and Workplace Policy
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to follow all workplace policies and standards of conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F D V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Miracles in Progress Residential Recovery Program
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem | Shifts available 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule Note
This is a per diem position. While hours are not guaranteed, staff in this role are typically scheduled on a consistent weekly basis depending on program census and coverage needs.
About Us
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, through our Miracles in Progress Residential Program, provides structured behavioral health and addiction recovery services for chronically homeless men in Philadelphia.
Our goal is to help individuals stabilize, engage in treatment, and work toward long term recovery. We focus on providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives. Our team works closely together to support each resident’s recovery journey and reintegration into the community.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists with hands-on work experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery to join our team on a per diem basis.
This is a direct care role where you will provide supervision, peer support, and recovery-focused services to residents. You will play a key role in helping individuals stay engaged in treatment, develop relapse prevention skills, and transition successfully back into the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one peer support and engagement to residents in recovery
- Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions
- Conduct room checks, safety rounds, and monitor resident behavior
- Support vital signs monitoring, urine collection, and package inspection as needed
- Assist nursing and counseling staff with daily programming and client needs
- Transport residents to medical, legal, and community appointments
- Document observations and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record
- Provide follow-up recovery support after treatment completion
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 college credits in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field required
- At least one year of hands-on experience working with individuals in recovery or behavioral health required
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required
- Strong de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy and comfort with documentation systems
- Knowledge of 12 Step Recovery Models, AA, NA, motivational interviewing, and recovery management
- WRAP Certification strongly preferred
- Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred
Why Join Us
- Opportunity for consistent weekly scheduling based on program needs
- Flexible per diem role
- Mission-driven behavioral health organization
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for growth within the behavioral health field
Pre Employment and Workplace Policy
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to follow all workplace policies and standards of conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F D V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community health specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education, or a related field
- Experience conducting community outreach or health education in underserved populations
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and evidence-based health promotion strategies
- Proficiency with case management software and data entry in electronic health record systems
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential preferred or required by many employers
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, valued for roles serving diverse communities
Tips for Your Community Health Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Community health specialist job descriptions prioritize measurable impact. Rewrite your bullet points to show program reach, behavior-change outcomes, or population segments served rather than listing duties. Hiring managers in public health scan for evidence you moved a metric.
List every relevant certification prominently
Certifications like Certified Health Education Specialist or Community Health Worker credentials are often listed as preferred or required. Put them in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so recruiters spot them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community health specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by funding source when targeting roles
Roles at federally funded health centers, county public health departments, and grant-funded nonprofits have different hiring timelines and priorities. Knowing a position is HRSA- or CDC-funded tells you to emphasize compliance experience and community needs assessments in your application.
Prepare a community engagement story for interviews
Interviewers for community health roles almost always ask how you built trust with an underserved population. Prepare one specific example with a named community, the barrier you addressed, and what changed. Generic answers about 'passion for public health' rarely move candidates forward.
Negotiate start date around grant cycles
Many community health positions are grant-funded, so hiring managers have fixed budget windows. If you receive an offer near the end of a fiscal quarter, asking about flexibility on start date can signal you understand how public health funding works, which strengthens your standing.
Community Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community health specialists?
The companies hiring the most community health specialists right now include Molina Healthcare, Boston Medical Center, and Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federally qualified health centers and county public health departments consistently account for a large portion of active postings nationwide.
How many community health specialist jobs are remote?
About 47% of community health specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly field-based given its community-facing nature. Health education coordination, program management, and grant reporting functions are most likely to be offered with remote or hybrid flexibility, while direct outreach and case management roles typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a community health specialist?
Most community health specialist positions require a bachelor's degree in public health, health education, social work, or a closely related field. Gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work with community organizations, or entry-level outreach roles builds the practical skills employers expect. Earning the Certified Health Education Specialist credential strengthens your candidacy, particularly for roles at health departments or accredited health centers. Some senior roles require a master's degree in public health.
Can I get a community health specialist job with little or no experience?
Entry-level community health specialist roles exist, particularly in community outreach, health navigation, and peer support programs that prioritize lived experience over formal credentials. Volunteer work with free clinics, faith-based health programs, or social service agencies demonstrates relevant community engagement. Highlighting language skills, cultural competency, and any coursework in public health or social services helps when your paid experience in the field is limited.
What does the community health specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with the population the organization serves. A second round typically involves a panel interview with public health staff or program managers who ask behavioral questions about community engagement, handling sensitive health topics, and working with limited resources. Some employers add a written exercise or scenario question assessing how you would design a health education session or conduct a community needs assessment.
Where can I find and apply to community health specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to community health specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public health agencies, nonprofits, hospital systems, and community health centers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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