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Job Description

The Center for Health Equity and 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 determinant, 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 Brooklyn Neighborhood Health is seeking to hire a Community Action Network (CAN) coordinator fo the Healthy Start Brooklyn (HSB) program.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Coordinate all activities of Healthy Start Brooklyn's Community Action Network (CAN), a group of people who live and/or work in the neighborhoods HSB serves and who use a collective-impact model to improve mental and financial health and wellness in the community

- Lead the steering committee in planning the work of the CAN through monthly meetings, and lead general meetings at least every other month; plan additional activities for the benefit of the community

- In collaboration with the steering committee, maintain and update a five-year action plan for the CAN, including yearly goals and objectives, planned activities, timelines, and monitoring and evaluation

- Lead capacity-building efforts, including identifying and organizing training sessions for CAN members on topics such as public speaking, birth equity, advocacy, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's)

- Assess member diversity and review community assets to identify missing stakeholders; seek partners from sectors and communities not currently well represented on the CAN

- Partner with other organizations and coalitions in the project area, and internal stakeholders on community-building activities and efforts to improve the quality and availability of mental health services and financial services

- Partner with the Brooklyn evaluation team to design and implement evaluation activities for the CAN; write reports on grant activities and program outcomes

- Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, publicity, coordinating space and speakers, refreshments, child care, and setting up a virtual platform (where applicable)

- Track meeting attendance and coordinate the distribution of stipends and MetroCards to community members

- Communicate weekly or biweekly with CAN members through email or other platforms to share information about mental and financial health, as well as announcements about community events and activities to improve mental wellness and financial well-being

- Other duties as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

- 3+ years of experience in community organizing and facilitating cross-sector partnerships

- Knowledge of the principles of collective impact

- Proven track record of coordinating partnerships and building a network

- Strong understanding of and commitment to birth equity

- Experience in public health, particularly mental health and/or maternal and child health, in the domain of city agencies and/or nonprofit organizations; experience with financial-empowerment work a plus

- Experience meeting administrative and evaluation requirements in similar programs

- Knowledge of health and social service agencies in central and eastern Brooklyn; experience living and/or working in HSB project area a plus

- Outstanding interpersonal skills; strong facilitation and presentation skills; strong written and oral communication skills

- Facility with technology, including digital communication tools and meeting platforms

- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent customer-service skills

- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed

- Fluency in Spanish, French, and/or Haitian Creole a plus

Why you should work for us:

- 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 60,889.00

Salary Max: $ 72,100.00