New York City, NY-posted 4 months ago
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With 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. Race to Justice is the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's (DOHMH) internal transformation initiative for advancing racial equity and social justice. It aims to promote equity and build capacity within the agency to improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW Office of the Deputy Commissioner seeks to hire a Trainer, Race to Justice to oversee all activities (such as staffing, logistics, participant communication, etc) related to the design and delivery Race to Justice core workshops and trainings.

  • Oversee all activities (such as staffing, logistics, participant communication, etc.) related to the design and delivery Race to Justice core workshops and trainings.
  • Recruit, train, and build a community of facilitators to serve as co-facilitators of all trainings.
  • Conduct training needs assessments and develop training evaluation tools.
  • Develop, design, and implement training programs, curricula and supporting materials (e.g., facilitator and participant guides, handouts, reference materials).
  • Develop timelines and strategic plans for training rollout.
  • Prepare regular progress reports and share updates with leadership and community stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with HR Central and agency trainers/curriculum developers on training initiatives.
  • Facilitate at least two Communities of Practice Sessions for Staff Facilitators each year to share facilitation experiences, and refresh and deepen their facilitation skills and content knowledge.
  • Identify and work with contractors to develop and implement equity training programs.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated commitment to health equity, racial and gender justice for communities of color, including equity for LGBTQ+ and TGNC communities and cisgender women of color.
  • Experience in evaluating learning and development activities (trainings, workshops, courses) for both knowledge, attitudes, and skills changes, and satisfaction.
  • Experience in public health, particularly with knowledge of racial equity and social justice core concepts.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for multiple audiences, particularly public speaking, workshop facilitation, and developing written materials for a general audience.
  • Experience working with diverse groups and building strong relationships.
  • Detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of government, public health and/or experience working in a complex organization.
  • 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.
  • A 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.
  • 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.
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