Community Outreach and Health Educator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

City of New York • New York, NY

21h • $62,868 - $72,298 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases.

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner
• Ability to conduct presentations to key stakeholders in community and healthcare settings.
• Community engagement, outreach, and communication experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in participating in conferences, including poster presentations

Responsibilities

• Manage health education priorities within the bureau to plan, coordinate, and monitor community outreach initiatives related to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, malaria, hepatitis A, legionella and others.
• Organize and facilitate outreach initiatives within the community to address disparities in health access and information, focusing on underserved populations.
• Assist in the monitoring and maintaining of critical health educational materials, inventory control and ordering processes for health education materials an incentive items to support outreach and education programs.
• Update and develop outreach and health education materials such as slide decks, training activities, handouts, lesson plans and resources to support community outreach and ensure they incorporate a racial equity lens.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues within DOHMH, and external partners, to align and enhance health education initiatives.
• Track and evaluate outreach and education data to prepare comprehensive reports highlighting the impact of community outreach programs on health equity and infectious disease control.
• Attend and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support Community Engagement and Health Education activities.
• Support seasonal staff and interns during peak outbreak activities.
• Participate in the Incident Command System to support emergency response activities as needed.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Federal/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/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

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