Program Coordinator, Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health

City of New York • New York, NY

5h • $74,536 - $74,536 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) is dedicated to eliminating racial and other inequities that lead to premature mortality. CHECW operates with a strong historical and structural analysis, aiming to increase awareness of the harm caused by centuries of racist and socially unjust policies, while advocating for redress for the most impacted NYC communities. The center collaborates with community, faith-based, and healthcare organizations to address inequities across community and healthcare systems. CHECW's focus includes social determinants of health, such as environmental and commercial factors, addressing both upstream and downstream influences to enhance the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health is a new initiative that will contribute to the broader Neighborhood Health Strategy and align with the efforts of similar bureaus in Brooklyn, Harlem, and the Bronx. This Program Coordinator position is within the newly established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
• All candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described above.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) plus years of community work experience
• Excellent organizational skills and highly detail oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with culturally diverse community groups
• Knowledge of Queens local communities and local organization leadership, specifically Jamaica and surrounding areas
• Comfortable speaking in public
• Experience and comfort applying a racial equity lens
• Bilingual (written and spoken) Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin, or other language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Coordinate chronic disease programming for the Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health, including program organization.
• Research evidence-based programming related to diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, in partnership with subject matter experts and peers within the Health Department.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current literature and best practices on community-based and place-based chronic disease-related interventions.
• Manage participant data safely and securely under NYC Health Department guidelines and in partnership with the bureau's research and evaluation team.
• Document and manage partner data in alignment with bureau protocols, including through the use of Public Health Partners Connect, an internal data management system.
• Participate in evaluation activities to support programming implementation, including IRB and related materials.
• Support the writing of grant applications and other funding proposals for programming.
• Maintain communication with local organizations and stakeholders to promote NYC Health Department programs and resources and to gather feedback on community needs.
• Engage with community partners to promote health services, resources, and education.
• Represent the bureau and the Jamaica Neighborhood Health Action Center at health fairs, meetings, and other external events in the community, as needed.
• Support bureau-wide programs and initiatives.
• Participate in Just in Time training with NYC Health Department divisions that serve as a lead for a local/hyperlocal emergency response.
• Support agency efforts in building resilience in identified communities to mitigate the impact of localized emergencies such as legionella outbreaks; conduct messaging, communication, and other efforts to inform the community about climate health preventive measures.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Prospective employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• 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: Entry Level