Community Health Worker

FPHNY Recruitment Team • New York, NY

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support the BOLD Program, an initiative focused on improving brain health for all New Yorkers. The CHW will serve as a trusted liaison between community members and available resources, helping people understand brain health and dementia risk reduction and connecting them with resources that support health and well-being while advancing health equity across New York City.

The role is part of the Healthy Aging Unit, which supports older adults and caregivers and strengthens the NYC Health Department’s ability to monitor and respond to older adults’ health needs. The CDC-funded BOLD Program aims to improve health status and quality of life equitably for NYC residents, including people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers.

This is a field-based position serving communities throughout all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary office at 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, typically an eight-hour workday including a one-hour unpaid meal break. Schedules vary based on program needs, and occasional evenings may be required within the 35-hour work week. A hybrid office/remote schedule may be possible and will be discussed at hire. The position is funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of such experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with NYC community- and faith-based organizations.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Availability to travel and work onsite throughout NYC.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong advocacy and community-organizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Interest and prior experience in programs to improve chronic illness or address social determinants of health.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT) to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable with shifting deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate to and engage with diverse ethnic groups.
• Culturally competent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing health awareness and promotion activities in diverse settings; some evening and weekend work is required.
• Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences throughout the community.
• Table at community outreach events, such as health fairs.
• Enter community outreach, detailing, and programmatic efforts in database platforms and documents.
• Conduct outreach, develop relationships, and strengthen collaboration with community residents, organizations, key stakeholders, and program partners.
• Continuously seek opportunities for community outreach.
• Accurately collect and enter data to track progress.
• Assist with program administration for community outreach and detailing work and provide clerical support as needed.
• Maintain and report data demonstrating community activities and results.
• Assist with managing, monitoring, and tracking programmatic resources distributed to the public.
• Assist with creating outreach presentations and materials.
• Survey community residents and leaders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the program.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED