Health Access Program Coordinator, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is the health care systems bureau of DOHMH. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems level. The Health Care Access & Policy (HCAP) unit within BEHS drives policy, programming, and research that maximizes health insurance coverage and increases access to affordable high quality and coordinated primary care with a strong focus on health equity. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Health Access Program Coordinator.

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

Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, public policy or other related fields.
2+ years of experience with health misinformation research and/or advocacy.
2+ years of experience with mixed research methods.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate health misinformation work in collaboration with other relevant Bureau staff. Develop trainings and resources and provide technical assistance related to health misinformation.
Identify, develop, and implement strategies, tools and other resources, to support the work of community health providers conducting health misinformation interventions.
Work with external stakeholders and experts in the health misinformation field to build out Bureau-wide focus and capacities on dealing with misinformation.
Support research and policy planning on health care delivery, primary care and FQHC landscape, safety net access to health care services and preventive care, and other critical health services that address social determinants of health.
Work with the Director of Community Partnerships and other relevant Bureau staff to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders(e.g., community health centers, social service providers, primary care associations, etc.) to identify gaps in needed community resources to improve health care access. Support existing and/or new city initiatives to promote access to care.
Support grant submissions, project planning and proposals, procurement, and other funding request documents and support needs to promote the Bureau's mission.
Research policies related to safety net health care facilities and the impact of these policies on access to care.
Summarize literature and research on the impact of health misinformation on New Yorkers.
Develop presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Conduct off/on-site visits for outreach.
Provide administrative support; schedule and develop meeting agendas, meeting minutes, material preparation.
Assist with additional ad-hoc projects as needed.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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