The Center for Health Equity aligns its efforts in advancing health equity across the City and ensures that it deploys resources to reduce health and mental hygiene disparities across all neighborhoods in NYC. The Center will work in collaboration with community-based partners, building on the work of the District Public Health Offices and others have pursued over the years. The Neighborhood Health Hubs will build on these goals by providing physical space in our District Health buildings for co-location of community-based organizations (CBOs), providers of medical services, and other NYC government agencies. The aim is to move beyond current models of collaboration and to foster cross-sectorial work that addresses the root causes of health inequities in communities with the greatest burden of disease while building on the wealth of existing assets in those neighborhoods.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under the direction of the Neighborhood Leader, the Neighborhood Coordinator will act as the community organizer for the Neighborhood Health Hubs.
–Develop and implement a community involvement process with all the partners and stakeholders co-located within the Neighborhood Health Hub.
–Develop a strong relationship with all partners within the Hub including the NYC government agencies, community based and private organizations, medical and health providers.
–Provide guidance and technical assistance to all Hub tenants around community health assessments and planning.
–Provide the Neighborhood Leader with reports on activities, issues and upcoming events related to the Neighborhood Health Hub.
–Provide recommendations the Neighborhood Leader on integrating a health equity lens to community organizing activities within the Neighborhood Health .
–Provide the Neighborhood Leader and other leadership with reports on activities, issues and upcoming events related to the Neighborhood Health Hub.
–Perform related assignments as required by the Neighborhood Leader.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
3+ years of experience in: Community organizing, strategic planning, and facilitating cross-sector partnerships; experience in public health, particularly community engagement, partnership development and coalition building; Knowledge of and experience with principles of collective impact; deep understanding of and experience around community development and health issues in urban, underserved neighborhoods; knowledge of health and social service agencies; proven track record of coordinating partnerships and building a network; outstanding written and oral communication skills; strong facilitation and presentation skills, including design of publicity materials; facility with technology; social media skills a plus; Excellent analytic abilities, writing skills and interpersonal skills.
To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 205150.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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.
