Community Health Liaison, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Community Health Liaison will join the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) Office of Epidemiology and coordinate with Bureau colleagues, the public, healthcare providers, social service providers, and other groups to support tuberculosis detection, prevention, and response in high-risk communities and in response to emerging needs. The role supports community-based public health interventions and may include patient outreach, interviews and education; medical chart review; coordination of and participation in community outreach and TB testing events; results notification; and follow-up care coordination.

The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses exposures in congregate settings, conducts contact investigations, analyzes genomic and epidemiologic information to detect and respond to TB outbreaks, develops community-based interventions for high-risk groups, and conducts research and data analysis to inform TB prevention and control policy. The liaison works with epidemiology, case management, and clinical staff to carry out indicated public health interventions.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in related community work or community-centered activities; high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Have at least one year of experience in related community work or community-centered activities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the public and communicating health information and recommendations to patients, the public, healthcare providers, and other entities.
• Experience working with clinicians and/or other healthcare and social service providers.
• Experience developing and disseminating health information to diverse populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Support coordinated, multifaceted, data-driven, and culturally competent 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 healthcare providers, community-based organizations, businesses, social service providers, City agencies, and other entities.
• Participate in community-based TB testing and health events and conduct follow-up with participants, including care coordination and referrals to public and community healthcare providers.
• Review and enter data in the DOHMH TB surveillance and case management system.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to develop and disseminate tailored health information to healthcare providers and the public.
• Develop and support additional public health interventions as indicated to prevent and respond to ongoing transmission.
• Work with BTBC epidemiology, case management, and clinical staff to implement public health interventions as indicated.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time