Community Outreach and Health Educator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Job description

The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Manage health education priorities within the bureau to plan, coordinate, and monitor community outreach initiatives related to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, malaria, hepatitis A, legionella and others. Organize and facilitate outreach initiatives within the community to address disparities in health access and information, focusing on underserved populations. Assist in the monitoring and maintaining of critical health educational materials, inventory control and ordering processes for health education materials an incentive items to support outreach and education programs. Update and develop outreach and health education materials such as slide decks, training activities, handouts, lesson plans and resources to support community outreach and ensure they incorporate a racial equity lens. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues within DOHMH, and external partners, to align and enhance health education initiatives. Track and evaluate outreach and education data to prepare comprehensive reports highlighting the impact of community outreach programs on health equity and infectious disease control. Attend and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support?Community Engagement and Health Education activities. Support seasonal staff and interns during peak outbreak activities. Participate in the Incident Command System to support emergency response activities as needed. Work on special projects as needed. PREFERRED SKILLS: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner Ability to conduct presentations to key stakeholders in community and healthcare settings. Community engagement, outreach, and communication experience Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Strong organizational and time management skills Interest in participating in conferences, including poster presentations 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: 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. 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. 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 or 347-396-6549. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 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. 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.