Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

 

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.  In partnership with the NYC Health Department, FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by NYC Health Department 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.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The NYC Health Department is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide e-Health Hub support for the community at the Bronx Neighborhood Health location. Currently, many of the NYC Health Department services are available physically or online at distant locations and this can easily result in confusion among the community due to various reasons such as internet access, language barriers, literacy deficiencies, and/or unfamiliarity with navigating online forms. The Community Health Worker will assist the community to access these services through the e-Health Hub, which aims to increase accessibility of NYC Health Department services in one centered location at the Bronx Neighborhood Health.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning and executing health awareness and promotion activities in diverse settings (some evening and weekend work required).
• Engage and provide health education and information to community partners and residents.
• Connect individuals to appropriate referrals and NYC Health Department services, mainly through the e-Health Hub.
• Conduct outreach to community residents, organizations, businesses, and other partners to help advertise the e-Health Hub.
• Present to key stakeholders, community partners and residents the services that the bureau of the Bronx Neighborhood Health provides via presentations and one-on-one meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the NYC Health Department and other providers to optimize coordination of care for the community.
• Assess for health-related social needs and refer as needed to other programs within the NYC Health Department.
• Collect and summarize data to monitor individual needs, individual assistance, and outcomes.
• Take part in public health detailing initiatives in the South Bronx when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in community health or related field preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) is required.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience providing coaching, mentoring, adult learning, counseling, outreach, workshop facilitation, and/or group/community presentations preferred.
• Experience working with marginalized populations preferred.
• Healthcare related experience is a plus.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

 

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package

• Salary is $55,000 – $60,000
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• 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

 

WORK SCHEDULE

9:00 am– 5:00 pm

Monday – Friday

Fully in office

 

LOCATION

1826 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is grant-funded – Grant ends 6/30/2026

 

All new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

 

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

 

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a Resume and Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position here. Applications without a cover letter or resume will not be considered.Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

 

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.