Health Access Program Coordinator, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Health Access Program Coordinator. Drive initiatives to combat health misinformation, enhance community partnerships, and support vital healthcare access projects to improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness programs

Premium-free health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible work-from-home policy

Worksite Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience with health misinformation research and/or advocacy (2+ years).
• Mixed research methods experience (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead health misinformation work and develop resources.
• Establish relationships with community health providers to improve access.
• Support grant submissions and project planning.

Skills

Health Misinformation Research

Community Engagement

Research Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, or related 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 Medical Officer. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is the health care systems bureau of DOHMH. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems level. The Health Care Access & Policy (HCAP) unit within BEHS drives policy, programming, and research that maximizes health insurance coverage and increases access to affordable high quality and coordinated primary care with a strong focus on health equity.

The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Health Access Program Coordinator.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Lead and coordinate health misinformation work in collaboration with other relevant Bureau staff. Develop trainings and resources and provide technical assistance related to health misinformation.
- Identify, develop, and implement strategies, tools and other resources, to support the work of community health providers conducting health misinformation interventions.
- Work with external stakeholders and experts in the health misinformation field to build out Bureau-wide focus and capacities on dealing with misinformation.
- Support research and policy planning on health care delivery, primary care and FQHC landscape, safety net access to health care services and preventive care, and other critical health services that address social determinants of health.
- Work with the Director of Community Partnerships and other relevant Bureau staff to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders(e.g., community health centers, social service providers, primary care associations, etc.) to identify gaps in needed community resources to improve health care access. Support existing and/or new city initiatives to promote access to care.
- Support grant submissions, project planning and proposals, procurement, and other funding request documents and support needs to promote the Bureau's mission.
- Research policies related to safety net health care facilities and the impact of these policies on access to care.
- Summarize literature and research on the impact of health misinformation on New Yorkers.
- Develop presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Conduct off/on-site visits for outreach.
- Provide administrative support; schedule and develop meeting agendas, meeting minutes, material preparation.
- Assist with additional ad-hoc projects as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, public policy or other related fields.
2+ years of experience with health misinformation research and/or advocacy.
2+ years of experience with mixed research methods.

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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

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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.