City of New York
Cognitive Health Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems
City of New York, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Cognitive Health Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by 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. Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of the NYC Health Department. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. The unit offers an exciting, unique opportunity for a public health professional to work on a brand-new city initiative funded by the CDC called the BOLD Program. This program seeks to improve the health status and quality of life of all NYC residents and those already diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), and of their caregivers, equitably. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Support the development of project management policies and procedures. Participate in meetings monitoring grant milestones. Maintain documentation for grant using MS teams and other project management systems and tools. Assess and document program activities and program progression. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings. Work closely with grant leadership to recruit members for ADRD coalition. Plan and participate in stakeholder and coalition meetings to solicit, gather, and disseminate information. Communicate within agency and to external organizations. Work closely with members of Research & Evaluation unit to collect and analyze data. Maintain literature library for coalition members and stakeholders' use. Assist with other duties assigned by supervisor. PREFERRED SKILLS: Interest in cognitive health, aging, and chronic disease prevention Experience facilitating planning and alignment of competing priorities Experience working with community partners Attention to detail Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Strong written and oral communications skills Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment Competent in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) 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. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a 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 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. 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by 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. Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of the NYC Health Department. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. The unit offers an exciting, unique opportunity for a public health professional to work on a brand-new city initiative funded by the CDC called the BOLD Program. This program seeks to improve the health status and quality of life of all NYC residents and those already diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), and of their caregivers, equitably. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Support the development of project management policies and procedures. Participate in meetings monitoring grant milestones. Maintain documentation for grant using MS teams and other project management systems and tools. Assess and document program activities and program progression. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings. Work closely with grant leadership to recruit members for ADRD coalition. Plan and participate in stakeholder and coalition meetings to solicit, gather, and disseminate information. Communicate within agency and to external organizations. Work closely with members of Research & Evaluation unit to collect and analyze data. Maintain literature library for coalition members and stakeholders' use. Assist with other duties assigned by supervisor. PREFERRED SKILLS: Interest in cognitive health, aging, and chronic disease prevention Experience facilitating planning and alignment of competing priorities Experience working with community partners Attention to detail Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Strong written and oral communications skills Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment Competent in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) 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. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a 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 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. 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.