Full-Time Health Advocate

Job Title: Wellness Advocate
Division: Mental Hygiene
Bureau: Alcohol and Drug Use
Reports to Title: Wellness Advocate Supervisor
Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Regular travel to and from Hospital emergency departments within the NYC boroughs, community outreach work, and the NYC Health Department office
Grant End Date: 6/30/2026
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.
The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use is seeking a full-time Wellness Advocate for its nonfatal overdose response system called Relay, an initiative providing 24/7 support to individuals transported to hospital emergency departments (EDs) following a non- fatal opioid overdose. Wellness Advocates visit patients in the ED to provide immediate support and overdose prevention training following an overdose event and offer ongoing support and linkage to care for three months following hospital discharge.
The initiative aims to reduce opioid overdoses among New Yorkers who are at highest risk. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Relay at assigned hospital emergency departments (EDs) and referrals to community services.
Provide technical assistance and train ED staff on program implementation, policies and procedures.

Closely collaborates with ED staff and community partnerships on continued integration of Relay.
Conduct overdose prevention trainings with patients and their social networks including naloxone distribution.
Contact and engage patients within 24-hours following hospital discharge.
Provide patients with support and assist with linkage to care and community resources for a maximum of 90 days following hospital discharge. Collect and report program data to evaluate program performance.
Bachelor's degree or 6 years of relevant commensurate experience, at a minimum
Willingness to travel within the five boroughs, work in hospital EDs, and perform street outreach
Commitment to racial and health equity, recovery, as well as recovery-oriented and trauma-informed services
Proficiency with computer and electronic health records, and Microsoft Word applications including Office, Word, Excel and Access

~ Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.