Health Education Associate, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

Health Education Associate, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

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 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, 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 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 Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as they Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health; Formerly known as the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action Centers, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health will continue to provide oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center with satellite programming and planning also occurring at the Bedford and Bushwick District Health Officers. This bureau will support programming, planning and research opportunities to address racial inequities resulting in premature mortality in Central Brooklyn. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Health Education Associate who will be primarily responsible for managing and expanding the health education programming for the East Harlem Family Wellness Suite (FWS). Please note this position is in Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• With support of the FWS manager and the broader FWS Health Education team, develop a comprehensive portfolio of health education programming. This includes the creation and facilitation of original content as well as the facilitation of programming delivered through contracted vendors.
• Recruit and vet prospective speakers/vendors for educational series or special events.
• Tailor workshops and classes to meet the language and other cultural needs of community residents on the maternal health subject matter. This includes managing translation requests for interpreters or translation of related documents.
• Manage the promotion and recruitment of the health education programming for the FWS. This includes the management of electronic registration or presentation platforms as well as the development of flyers or communication request for these.
• Maintain the records of the health education portfolio of programming, including the management of attendance sheets, assessment tools, and other related forms.
• Support the administrative needs of the health education programming portfolio.
• With support of evaluation colleagues and FWS leadership, develop appropriate continuous quality improvement and/or evaluation tools for all health education programming and participate in their data analysis a regular reporting.
• Lead in the creation and facilitation of health-promotion events for the community (e.g., Maternal Mental Health, Meet the Doula/Midwife, Black Maternal Health Week, Hypertension, Gestational Diabetes, etc.).
• As a team player, support the promotion of other suite programming portfolios.
• Support the suite with ensuring successful client intake, referrals to services, and management of appropriate client management software.
• As a CLC, or soon to be CLC, provide support in increasing utilization of the FWS lactation room and other lactation clinic programming as necessary.
• With the support of the rest of the FWS team, assist with the management of the FWS Advisory Board.
• Support other East Harlem FWS programming as well as larger FWS programming in the city as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and FWS leadership.
• Assist with venue set-up at community outreach events to ensure a smooth flow of activities, including unloading and arranging chairs for seating areas, arranging their tables with promotional swag giveaways (pens, stress balls etc.) and public health education pamphlets.

AMENDED -Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. PREFERRED SKILLS: Strong understanding of and commitment to birth equity and public health. Experience working with community members and organizations. Experience providing instruction in perinatal support, through childbirth education, breastfeeding education, perinatal exercise groups, parenting classes, and/or similar programs. Understanding of and experience with community development around health issues in urban, undeserved neighborhoods. Comfortable working in a community setting with diverse populations. Strong coordination and organizational. Detail oriented and able to manage projects and work independently. Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal and team player skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Open to flexible work hours, including some work in the evenings and/or on weekends. Hold certification as a Certified Lactation Consultant or have interest in pursuing this certification. Bilingual (Spanish).

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.
• 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.

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.