Asthma Counseling Specialist, Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

151d • Remote

About The Position

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 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 Harlem Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Community Coordinator to plan and conduct community outreach activities.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct community outreach activities to meet program targets for participant recruitment and enrollment.
• Conduct community-based asthma education and trainings, including Asthma 101 presentations and trainings.
• Monitor child and family outcomes. Conduct in-person and over-the-phone assessments to identify, track, and address medical and social needs as well as barriers to good asthma control.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans to help participants achieve and sustain good asthma control and meet achievement milestones.
• Provide case management services to ensure that children with asthma receive appropriate medical care, are able to adhere to their treatment plans, and maintain a home environment free of asthma triggers.
• Enter participant data and progress notes in database for timely and ongoing program evaluation.
• Participate in regular case reviews with the asthma team, including Pediatrician and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees