New York City, NY-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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 oversee 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.

  • Participate in outreach activities planned internally at the health center site and externally at community-based organizations to address health insurance disparities within the community.
  • Educate community residents about the NYS of Health Marketplace insurance products and insurance affordability programs; Aged 65 or older, Blind and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid and Medicare Savings program (MSP); applying for Medicare; and other government sponsored programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • Develop and maintain community-based partnerships and resources to expand outreach activities.
  • Provide professional assistance as a New York State Certified Application Counselor and prescreen clients for enrollment into health insurance on the NYS of Health Marketplace Exchange.
  • Record, case manage and track all applications until eligibility/coverage is determined by the NYS of Health Marketplace.
  • Assist the Site Supervisor to manage the daily administrative operations of the office.
  • Administer the assignment and processing of referrals received and transmission of referral documentation as needed (e.g., NYC Care, PEU, Consumer Contact Center, DIS TB Unified Electronic Medical Records systems).
  • Maintain inventory of supplies.
  • Collect sign-in sheets and report number of clients to the Health Center Facility Manager in the absence of the Site Supervisor.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Experience working directly with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Excellent oral presentation skills.
  • Experience working with community-based organizations.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Certified Application Counselor experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in languages other than English a plus.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job security compared to private sector employment.
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