Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from or where they live. The Division of Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) uses a racial and social justice approach to eliminate health iniquities for those who are most marginalized in New York City and to reduce overall premature mortality from the leading causes of preventable death with the vision that every New Yorker will live in a thriving neighborhood with equitable access to resources that help support healthy individuals and communities.

This division unifies and strengthens the Department's lines of work directed at eliminating racial injustices and discrimination, including racism. CHECW's aim is to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality, with a focus on chronic disease, by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. The goal of this renewed approach is to increase placed-based investments in priority neighborhoods with community programming and services based on epidemiology; influence and leverage the health system to promote whole-person care; and intensify the agency's approach to tackle big salt and sugar, big tobacco, the built environment and other determinants of health. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health (Harlem BNH) supports the agency's mission to protect and promote the health of all New Yorkers. Harlem BNH focuses on the structural and root causes of health disparity outcomes and develops programs to address these outcomes with input from partners and residents. Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), is a key focus point and is enshrined in program such as the Harlem Advocacy Partnership and the Asthma Counselor Program. Other Bureau offerings include a variety of programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Harlem residents. The Harlem Bureau also houses the East and Central Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, which is a key part of the NYC's effort to promote health equity and reduce health disparities in the neighborhood.

The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Community Engagement Coordinator, to establish and maintain effective relationships with key local organizations and community partners.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with key local organizations and community partners to identify and address the health needs of underserved communities.

Project management of Harlem bureau's special projects and initiatives, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion projects in East and Central Harlem.

Identify and assess local partnerships and provide technical assistance for development and/or partnership enhancement. Provide technical assistance and support Harlem bureau programs in their use of the Health Department's Salesforce platform, Partners Connect. Coordinate activities for partnership building and for improving community-level service coordination.

Support the development of Harlem bureau outreach materials, including coordination with CHECW communications team and providing input on materials.

Provide assistance and services to the community; maintain ongoing communication with community partners, local leaders and groups to explain Harlem bureau programs and initiatives.

Coordinate activities for partnership with other DOHMH programs. Facilitate attending and delivering presentations and updates at community meetings and events.

Supervise and train health promotion staff and interns.

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.

Existing knowledge of Harlem community stakeholders Experience working with community members and organizations Comfortable working in a community setting with diverse populations Experience working in Salesforce Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or Spanish Strong coordination and organizational skills Detail oriented, able to manage projects and work independently Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent customer-service skills Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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