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 addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is the health care systems bureau of DOHMH. 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 Health Care Access & Policy (HCAP) Office within BEHS drives policy, programming, and research that maximizes health insurance coverage and increases access to a fordable high quality, and coordinated primary care with a strong focus on health equity. HCAP has dedicated staff working to improve access to quality, culturally appropriate primary care for New Yorkers, particularly those who are at risk for poor health outcome, by ensuring that on-the ground programmatic work, policy, and data activities inform one another. Within HCAP sits the Healthy Aging Unit, a program that builds support for older adults and their caregivers and strengthens the NYC Health Department's ability to monitor and respond to the health needs of older adults. The unit offers an exciting, unique opportunity for a public health professional with an interest in disease prevention, healthcare policy, health insurance (Medicare/Medicaid), and research.
The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Healthy Aging Program Coordinator who must be able to effectively manage initiatives and multiple projects simultaneously in supporting the Bureau's mission.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Contribute to strategizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating program initiatives that help support the health of older adults and address intersectional inequities.
- Assist in research and quantitative data analysis on public health initiatives including health insurance and including reviewing relevant literature.
- Disseminate information and serve as liaison between the Healthy Aging Unit and other agency programs and assist with troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with other city agencies to align priorities related to Healthy Aging.
- Collaborate with policy-focused staff across the agency to analyze and interpret aging-related policies and policies related to health insurance for older adults.
- Coordinate communication efforts to internal and external partners.
- Prepare reports, as appropriate.
- Conduct background research and prepare proposals for new programs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge base on relevant policy issues including public health insurance programs, health reform and transformation initiatives impacting primary care and health insurance coverage and healthy aging.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating educational events, community outreach activities, and Healthy Aging initiatives.
- Maintain and update Healthy Aging contact lists, partner networks, and program resources.
- Identify and coordinate community outreach opportunities and events to support NYC Health Department engagement with older adults. Initiate and support special projects as requested by unit leadership.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of primary care, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act and/or health care systems
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!
Commitment to Equity:
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 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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