City of New York
Action Center Coordinator, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health
City of New York, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Action Center Coordinator, Bureau Of Bronx Neighborhood Health
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 and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based and health care organizations. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Action Center Coordinator, Tremont Neighborhood Health. The action Center Coordinator will support the day to day Bureau operations and coordinate neighborhood engagement efforts aimed at improving population health and better meeting the needs of New Yorkers. Duties will include but not be limited to: Plan and support all community engagement activities and events at the Action Center. Lead the new Bronx Electronic-Health Hub Project. Convene an Action Center Advisory board to inform program planning and bureau priorities. Represent the bureau at Bronx Community Board meetings. Coordinate health education and information trainings, workshop, and presentations. Make recommendations on bureau policies and procedures. Manage conference room schedules, activities, equipment, policies, and protocols. Maintain and regularly update referral and educational resources. Provide community referrals. Respond to all public inquiries via telephone, text, and email. Assist with Bronx Bureau operations and administrative tasks. Participate in internal and external community meetings and events. Manage and track programmatic inventory. Maintain records and provide programmatic and building activity reports. Supervise community health workers and/or interns. Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency. Other duties as assigned. Preferred skills include the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments, experience in community engagement and working with community residents, interest in addressing health inequities and disparities, ability to work closely with all levels of staff inside and outside the Agency, experience working with diverse groups and community-based organization stakeholders, ability to work independently and exercise initiatives to accomplish tasks and solve problems, and communications skills. 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, 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 and 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 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. 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. 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.
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 and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based and health care organizations. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Action Center Coordinator, Tremont Neighborhood Health. The action Center Coordinator will support the day to day Bureau operations and coordinate neighborhood engagement efforts aimed at improving population health and better meeting the needs of New Yorkers. Duties will include but not be limited to: Plan and support all community engagement activities and events at the Action Center. Lead the new Bronx Electronic-Health Hub Project. Convene an Action Center Advisory board to inform program planning and bureau priorities. Represent the bureau at Bronx Community Board meetings. Coordinate health education and information trainings, workshop, and presentations. Make recommendations on bureau policies and procedures. Manage conference room schedules, activities, equipment, policies, and protocols. Maintain and regularly update referral and educational resources. Provide community referrals. Respond to all public inquiries via telephone, text, and email. Assist with Bronx Bureau operations and administrative tasks. Participate in internal and external community meetings and events. Manage and track programmatic inventory. Maintain records and provide programmatic and building activity reports. Supervise community health workers and/or interns. Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency. Other duties as assigned. Preferred skills include the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments, experience in community engagement and working with community residents, interest in addressing health inequities and disparities, ability to work closely with all levels of staff inside and outside the Agency, experience working with diverse groups and community-based organization stakeholders, ability to work independently and exercise initiatives to accomplish tasks and solve problems, and communications skills. 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, 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 and 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 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. 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. 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.