Cognitive Health Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

Job Description

Hiring Rate: $74,536.00 (Flat-Annual)

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 the harm perpetuated by 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 Equity 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 oversee Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of the NYC Health Department.

Our mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. We do this by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies, leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advancing policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where health care can influence and connect consumers to social support and addressing the whole person, beyond physical ailments. Within BEHS sits the Healthy Aging Unit, a new 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 to work on a brand-new city initiative funded by the CDC called the BOLD Program. This program seeks to improve the health status and quality of life of all NYC residents and those already diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), and of their caregivers, equitably.

To achieve this goal, the initiative will:

1) Create a diverse and multi-disciplinary NYC Bold Coalition, members of which recognize how structural racism and socioeconomic inequities have increased prevalence of risk factors for ADRD across the lifespan and worsened outcomes for a large proportion of New York City residents. 2) Leverage stakeholder input and expertise to create an NYC Bold Health Equity Strategic Plan. 3) Utilize an approach that applies an equity lens, is data-driven, addresses social determinants of health, improves system coordination, supports risk factor reduction across the lifespan, and aligns with the CDC;s Healthy Brain Initiative State and Local Road Map for Public Health 2023-2027. 4) Advocate for policies and initiatives that support individuals living with ADRD and their caregivers. 5) Increase awareness and understanding about the importance of risk reduction over the lifespan, early detection, access to quality care, and supportive services for affected individuals and their families. The Healthy Aging Unit seeks to hire a Cognitive Health Coordinator to help support the development of project management policies and procedures.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Support the development of project management policies and procedures. Participate in meetings monitoring grant milestones.
Maintain documentation for grant using MS teams and other project management systems and tools.
Assess and document program activities and program progression.
Provide administrative support, schedule meetings.
Work closely with grant leadership to recruit members for ADRD coalition.
Plan and participate in stakeholder and coalition meetings to solicit, gather, and disseminate information.
Communicate within agency and to external organizations.
Work closely with members of Research & Evaluation unit to collect and analyze data.
Maintain literature library for coalition members and stakeholders' use.
Assist with other duties assigned by supervisor.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Interest in cognitive health, aging, and chronic disease prevention Experience facilitating planning and alignment of competing priorities.
Experience working with community partners Attention to detail Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment Competent in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

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!

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information

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.