Community Coordinator, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

19h

About The Position

Mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. Our goals are: 1) To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure their appropriate treatment, ideally on a regimen of directly observed therapy; and 2) To ensure that individuals who are at high risk for progression from latent infection to active disease (e.g., contacts of active cases, immunocompromised individuals, recent immigrants from areas where TB is widespread) receive treatment for latent TB infection and do not develop disease. Job Summary: The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is seeking a Community Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Training & Outreach, the Community Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the Bureau’s efforts to provide education and lead community-based outreach activities, as well as direct testing outreach interventions, coordinating with stakeholders to provide education and link individuals to necessary services.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills with at least one year of increasing responsibility in the planning, coordination of community events.
• Experience in outreach, designing and conducting educational needs assessment.
• Knowledge of basic data management, analysis, outreach and reporting methods.
• Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication.
• Be available during weekends & evenings for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute the TB Action Newsletter, Bureau newsletter and NYC TB Coalition Newsletter quarterly to stakeholders.
• Assist in linkage to care services for patients with no insurance.
• Manage TB webpage & TB social media account.
• Assist in submission of educational materials to agencies communication unit
• Assist in training & outreach strategies for TB awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives to elevate TB concerns.
• Assist in conducting evaluations with patients and partners to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform program improvements.
• Prepare and deliver TB presentations internal & external stakeholders.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach and training efforts such as community and provider education, targeted materials distribution and education/empowerment of partner organizations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including community-based organizations.
• Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits: 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.
• 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 and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level