Director, Action Center, Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial and other inequities that lead to premature mortality. CHECW operates with a deep understanding of history and structural analysis, working to highlight the harm caused by centuries of racist and socially unjust policies while striving for positive change in the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW collaborates with community, faith-based, and healthcare organizations to address inequities across community and healthcare systems. The division's work centers on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial factors, and tackles both upstream and downstream issues to enhance the health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW includes the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Queens Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, and the Bureau of Finance, Administration, and Services. The Deputy Commissioner of the division also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and leads Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform initiative designed to empower staff to better address racial health disparities and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health (Harlem BNH) supports the agency's mission to protect and promote the health of all New Yorkers. Harlem BNH's service area encompasses all of Harlem, including East, Central, and West Harlem, as well as Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem BNH concentrates on the structural and root causes of health disparity outcomes and develops programs to address these issues with input from partners and residents. Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) is a primary focus, integrated into programs like the Harlem Health Advocacy Partnership and the Asthma Counselor Program. The Bureau also offers various other programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Harlem residents. Additionally, the Harlem Bureau houses the East and Central Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, a critical component of NYC's efforts to promote health equity and reduce health disparities in the neighborhood. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health is seeking an Action Center Director to lead the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the East and Central Harlem Health Action Center.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time professional satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years, in a health services setting such as a laboratory, hospital, or other patient care facility, or in a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial capacity, consisting of managerial experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible managerial work, requiring independent decision-making concerning program management, planning, allocation of resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
• Each 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in hospital administration, public health, public administration, business administration, management or administration can be substituted for one year of non-managerial experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits for two years.
• All candidates must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and 18 months of managerial experience as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in program development and implementation
• Experience developing partnerships
• Expertise in supervising and managing staff
• Experience in writing and presenting information from assessments to various audiences
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of organizations
• Experience developing, conducting and evaluating community assessments
• Demonstrated history of successfully working with a co-located model
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative problem solver

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to strengthen partnerships and collaboration between NYC government agencies, schools, community base and private organizations, and City Officials to provide public health & mental hygiene programs at the Neighborhood Action Center aligned the community needs and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for programmatic development and expansion through various sources, including developing surveying tools, conducting assessments, and facilitating community listening sessions. Coordinate, as needed, with Research & Evaluation team.
• Identify and build partnerships with community-based organizations that can serve as ideal partners to support Action Center objectives.
• Manage contractual agreements with Action Center partners.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to al Action Center partners around community health assessments and planning of public health programming.
• Work with Research & Evaluation team in the writing of papers on lessons learned on the Action Center’s place-based model.
• Support the Action Center Manager in managing the day to day programmatic and administrative functions of the Neighborhood Health Action Center.
• Supervision, professional development and training of Neighborhood Health Action Center staff.
• Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director to develop programs and address administrative needs.
• Serve as liaison with key organizations in the community; represent the bureau in meetings with a broad array of stakeholders.
• Provide the Bureau leadership reports on activities, issues and upcoming events related to the Neighborhood Health Action Center.
• Perform related assignments as required by the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• 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
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

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