Community Health Worker

Fund for Public Health in NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Generous PTO

Health, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Fund for Public Health in NYC (FPHNYC) seeks a Community Health Worker to support the Health & Affordability Corps, connecting New Yorkers to health coverage, benefits and services. You will act as a liaison, helping clients access resources and improve health equity across communities.

The role requires field-based work in all five boroughs, occasional evenings, and collaboration with DOHMH and community partners. A focus on outreach, data entry, and program support is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of community work experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years in community work
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 1 year of qualifying experience

Responsibilities

• Utilize digital navigator tool to connect New Yorkers to health and affordability resources
• Log client encounters and complete real-time documentation
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with community residents and organizations
• Deliver outreach and present programs to diverse audiences across the five boroughs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Community Health Worker (CHW)
Department: Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC)
Division: Office of First Deputy Commissioner
Bureau: Office of First Deputy Commissioner
Location: Field-based position serving communities throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Primary office location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Schedule & Hours: Monday – Friday; 35 hours per week. Employees are typically scheduled for an 8-hour workday (including a one-hour unpaid meal break), with schedules varying based on program needs (e.g., 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Occasional evenings may be required within 35 hour work week.
Workplace Flexibility Modality: In-Person; Regular travel throughout the five boroughs and occasional evenings.
Grant End Date: 6/30/2027
Created Date: 6/11/2026
Revised Date: 6/15/2026
Salary: $75,000 annually
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Who We Are

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well‑being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives that improve community health throughout New York City.

Our Culture

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, equity, and well‑being, where open communication and community-centered approaches drive our impact.

About The Role

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support the Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC), an initiative focused on connecting New Yorkers to health coverage, public benefits, and essential social services.

The CHW will serve as a trusted liaison between community members and available resources, helping individuals access services that support their health, well‑being, and economic stability while advancing health equity across New York City.

About The Program

The Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC) is a new initiative focused on improving health equity by helping New Yorkers access and retain essential healthcare coverage and public benefits.

The program's impact is measured by increasing access to healthcare, reducing barriers to critical services, and improving financial stability for individuals and families. Through direct outreach, education, enrollment support, and community engagement, H&AC works to ensure New Yorkers receive the resources they need to support their health and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a new digital navigator tool to connect New Yorkers to vital health and affordability resources
• Log client encounters, selecting billing codes, and completing documentation in real time during or immediately after each client interaction
• Conduct outreach, develop relationships, and strengthen collaboration with community residents, organizations, and key stakeholders program partners
• Survey community residents and leaders as needed
• Assist with planning and executing health awareness and promotion activities in diverse settings (some evening and weekends work required)
• Accurately collect and enter data to track progress
• Input community outreach, detailing and programmatic efforts in database platforms
• Assist with program administration for community outreach and detailing work and provide clerical support as needed
• Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences throughout the community.
• Maintain and report data that demonstrate community activities and results.
• Assist with managing, monitoring, and tracking all programmatic resource distributed to the public
• Support other programmatic needs
• Assist community members with completion of applications for accessing eligible benefits and resources
• Oversee H&AC volunteers as needed during assignments
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

Requirements/ Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above, provided candidates possess at least one (1) year of qualifying experience.
• Use a new digital navigator tool to connect New Yorkers to vital health and affordability resources
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in languages most spoken across New York City including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Haitian Creole, Arabic, French, Urdu
• Ability to understand the concepts of social determinants of health, institutional racism, structural racism, health inequities and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting historically underserved, marginalized, or underrepresented communities, including communities impacted by health inequities and social determinants of health.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits/Additional Information:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At-Will Employment Statement:

Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Residency Requirement:

You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.