Community Health Liaison, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Community Health Liaison joins the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) Office of Epidemiology to support TB detection, prevention, and response activities in communities at high risk of TB and in response to emerging needs. The role coordinates with Bureau colleagues, members of the public, health care and social service providers, and other groups. Work includes patient outreach, interviews and education; medical chart review; participation in community outreach and TB testing events; notification of results; and follow-up care coordination. The position calls for organization, attention to detail, experience serving the public, familiarity with the health care system, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The BTBC Office of Epidemiology assesses exposures in residential and non-residential congregate settings, conducts contact investigations, analyzes genomic and epidemiologic information to identify and respond to TB outbreaks, implements community-based interventions in high-risk groups, and conducts analysis and research to inform TB prevention and control policy in New York City.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of qualifying community work or community-centered activities experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the public and communicating health information and recommendations to patients, the public, health care providers, and other entities.
• Experience working with clinicians and/or other health care and social service providers.
• Experience developing and disseminating health information to diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of another language.

Responsibilities

• Support coordinated, data-driven, and culturally competent public health interventions to prevent and interrupt TB transmission, increase awareness of TB and TB risk, and address barriers to care in high-risk communities and during outbreaks.
• Communicate and coordinate with health care providers, community-based organizations, businesses, social service providers, City agencies, and other entities.
• Participate in community-based TB testing and health events and follow up with participants, including care coordination and referrals to public and community health care providers.
• Review and enter data in the DOHMH TB surveillance and case management system.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and disseminate tailored health information to health care providers and the public.
• Develop and support additional public health interventions to prevent and respond to ongoing transmission.
• Work with BTBC epidemiology, case management, and clinical staff to implement public health interventions.
• Conduct patient outreach, interviews, and education; review medical charts; notify people of results; and coordinate follow-up care.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared to private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time