Adolescent Coordinator

BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adolescent Wellness Coordinator works under the leadership of the BMS@ Jefferson Program Manager and in close collaboration with the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) team. The role supports health equity and student success across Jefferson Campus by connecting students, healthcare providers, and community partners. Work spans SBHC outreach and enrollment, wellness education and health promotion, and youth leadership and workforce development. The coordinator leads initiatives to increase awareness and enrollment in SBHC services, organizes clinic tours and health campaigns, and assists students with intake and appointment scheduling. The role also designs and delivers wellness workshops and events, partners with local organizations and NYC Teens Connection on evidence-based education programs, and works with school staff to integrate relevant health education. In addition, the coordinator supports students applying to summer employment and internship programs and coordinates professional development and health advocacy training for student leaders. This is a full-time, hybrid school-based and community health position at Jefferson Campus in Brooklyn, New York. The role requires some evening work and local travel as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 2 years of experience working in community healthcare, youth services, or reproductive health.
Proven experience supporting teen leadership or peer education programs.
At least 2 years of clerical experience.
Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Clear, inclusive communication skills and ability to build relationships across diverse communities.
Willingness to work some evenings and travel locally as needed.
Ability to work independently and proactively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead outreach initiatives to increase awareness of and enrollment in SBHC services.
Organize clinic tours for incoming 9th graders and promote health campaigns across campus.
Facilitate student intake and appointment scheduling.
Design and deliver wellness workshops and events, including health fairs, trivia nights, and peer-led discussions.
Partner with local organizations and NYC Teens Connection to provide evidence-based education programs such as Seventeen Days and Plan A.
Work with school staff to integrate health education that is relevant to students’ lives.
Support students applying to DYCD’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and MSKCC’s Summer Internship Program.
Coordinate professional development and health advocacy training for student leaders.