Action Center Coordinator, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health equity in New York City! As an Action Center Coordinator, you will play a vital role in community engagement, leading initiatives to address health disparities and enhance the well-being of New Yorkers. This position offers the chance to work closely with diverse groups, manage impactful projects, and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of residents. With a commitment to inclusivity and support for your professional growth, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about public health and community service. Become part of a historic organization that is making a difference every day!

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free Health Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Worksite Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of community work experience required.
• High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support community engagement activities and events.
• Lead the Bronx Electronic-Health Hub Project and manage advisory boards.
• Supervise community health workers and manage programmatic inventory.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Graduation

Job description

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services.

The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW sits under the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire an Action Center Coordinator, Tremont Neighborhood Health. The Action Center Coordinator will support the day-to-day Bureau operations and coordinate neighborhood engagement efforts aimed at improving population health and better meeting the needs of New Yorkers.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Plan and support all community engagement activities and events at the Action Center.
2. Lead the new Bronx Electronic-Health Hub Project. Convene an Action Center Advisory board to inform program planning and bureau priorities.
3. Represent the bureau at Bronx Community Board meetings.
4. Coordinate health education and information trainings, workshops, and presentations.
5. Make recommendations on bureau policies and procedures. Manage conference room schedules, activities, equipment, policies, and protocols.
6. Maintain and regularly update referral and educational resources.
7. Provide community referrals. Respond to all public inquiries via telephone, text, and email. Assist with Bronx Bureau operations and administrative tasks.
8. Participate in internal and external community meetings and events.
9. Manage and track programmatic inventory. Maintain records and provide programmatic and building activity reports.
10. Supervise community health workers and/or interns.
11. Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency.
12. Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

1. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
2. Experience in community engagement and working with community residents.
3. Interest in addressing health inequities and disparities.
4. Ability to work closely with all levels of staff inside and outside the Agency.
5. Experience working with diverse groups and community-based organization stakeholders.
6. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
7. Communications skills.

Why you should work for us:

1. Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
2. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
   - a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
   - additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
   - a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
   - a tax-deferred savings program and
   - a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
3. Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
4. Job Security: you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.