Director, Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center. This role involves strategic planning and program implementation to address health inequities in the community. You will lead efforts to build partnerships with local organizations and city agencies while managing a team to enhance health outcomes. With a focus on social determinants of health, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of New Yorkers. Join a team committed to public health and equity, where your leadership can drive positive change in the community.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Experience in research and program management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center's operations.
• Develop strategies for community collaboration and engagement.
• Lead research and evaluation efforts to monitor program outcomes.

Skills

Program Development

Staff Management

Evaluation Methods

Community Engagement

Data Analysis

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Doctorate in relevant field

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 Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW sits under the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health (BBkNH) within CHECW provides oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center and the Bushwick Health Centers, which serve these North and Central Brooklyn neighborhoods, among others. The BBkNH supports programming, planning and recovery work to address racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality and other disproportionate outcomes due to structural racism and historical disinvestment.

The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Director of the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center. The Director will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Action Center programs and services.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Oversee and manage the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, ensuring alignment with the Bureau's and the Division's mission and strategic goals.
2. Research and develop strategies to build strong collaborations with city agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, and elected officials by facilitating workshops, townhalls, and outreach events to enhance the Action Center's impact in Brownsville.
3. Co-lead research and evaluation efforts and monitor and evaluate program outcomes.
4. Use data to refine and improve programs and services, and disseminate through publications and presentations.
5. Lead programmatic expansion by identifying new opportunities, funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships, to support existing and new programs.
6. Supervise staff, hold weekly check-ins with direct reports and support their professional growth. Address and resolve issues that arise, guiding team morale and programmatic activities.
7. Serve as a visible and accessible representative for CHECW, build trust with community residents and organizations, engaging with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen neighborhood health initiatives, and ensure the community's needs are met.
8. Regularly update the Assistant Commissioner and other leaders on data, reports, successes, challenges, and community needs toward public health goals. Engage in advocacy efforts for policies that address health inequities and promote resource equity in Brownsville.
9. Foster and manage collaborative relationships with co-located partners, by providing guidance and technical assistance to enhance program coordination and ensure alignment to maximize service impact and needs of the community.
10. Actively participate in implementation of team's initiatives by maintaining a visible/physical presence in the community, setting an example through leadership and approachability in community setting.

Preferred Skills:

• MPH/MPA
• Good knowledge of various evaluation methods.
• Expertise in supervising and managing staff.
• Demonstrated history of successfully working with a co-located model.
• Expertise in program development, implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative problem solver.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of organizations.
• Demonstrated measurable impact in communities.

Why you should work for us:

• 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/)
• 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.
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 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.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Residency Requirement

NYC RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

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.