City of New York-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Director
New York City, NY
101-250 employees

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of 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. The Division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood works with clinical and community partners to expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive programs that prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially for residents facing the greatest health challenges. The Bureau provides public health and social services, coordinates community events, builds collaborative partnerships, and leads research and evaluation initiatives that drive evidence-based action, close health gaps and advance equity across the Bronx. From diabetes and asthma education to nutrition, food security, newborn safety, and childbirth classes, the Bureau empowers New Yorkers with the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire an Assistant Director for Asthma Capacity Building, who will lead community engagement and capacity building efforts for the Bronx Asthma Program.

  • Strengthen and maintain relationships with internal asthma service providers. Develop systems to improve service integration and facilitate referrals among partners of the Bronx Asthma Program.
  • Analyze data collected from community surveys, listening sessions, and assessments to identify trends, disparities, and areas for improvement.
  • Develop evidence-based recommendations to inform program improvements and policy development.
  • Utilize client management software to measure and track progress towards community partnership goals.
  • Work with the Research and Evaluation Team and other staff to conduct research, prepare and publish insights gleaned from capacity building and community engagement activities and approaches.
  • Prepare inter-organizational agreements to facilitate quality improvement programming for clinical providers, self-management support for patients, families, and integrated pest management service delivery. Identify state, federal, and private funding sources to address asthma prevention and control including asthma care.
  • Establish relationships with community partner organizations.
  • Conduct literature reviews to propose, develop and implement new community engagement strategies.
  • Facilitate community listening sessions to acquire community feedback on the Bronx Asthma Program.
  • Supervise staff conducting community surveys, listening sessions and assessments.
  • Provide technical assistance to service providers to strengthen asthma policies and practices.
  • Provide staff support to the South Bronx Asthma Partnership.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Represent the bureau at internal and external meetings.
  • Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency.
  • Performing other duties as required.
  • 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:
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Commitment to social justice and equity
  • Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines.
  • Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policies
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
  • At least 1 year of program oversight experience, particularly related to chronic disease
  • Experience collaborating
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • 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 and
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • 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.
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