Assistant Director of Community Affairs

About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services.

Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts 9:00 A. M – 5:00 P. M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs various managerial, professional and administrative duties related to the monitoring, implementation and coordination of NYC Health + Hospitals community relations programs, projects and activities.

Collaborates with local community organizations, and various health care setting staff and leadership in generating broad community support for the efforts of the System.

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1. Coordinates the implementation of the System’s community relations activities and programs among health care settings in assigned areas. 2. Provides technical assistance and support for health care setting community relations activities and leadership. 3.

Assists leadership in the development and establishment of local Community Advisory Boards to enhance engagement and collaboration. 4. Collects, analyzes and evaluates data on beliefs, interests, needs, knowledge and practices of specific population groups to inform and strengthen the System’s community relations activities across various communities. 5. Serves as a key liaison between health care setting leadership, related communities and Central Office in matters pertaining to community relations. 6.

Assists in the delineation, interpretation and communication of policy to Community Advisory Boards, health care setting communities, and other related groups. 7. Participates in the development and implementation of community relations training programs. 8. Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of the System’s community relations efforts. 9.

Assists in the planning, development and advancement of community relations programs and initiatives aligned with the System’s goals. 10. Conducts special studies and participates in special projects related to community affairs, outreach and public health, as directed. 11. Coordinates logistics for meetings, conferences, presentations and/or other educational programs. 12.

Performs other related duties, as directed.

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or a related discipline; and three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in community relations, community organization, public health and/or social services in a public or private setting; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience, in which each year of relevant training and/or experience can be substituted for thirty (30) semester credits from an accredited college or university.

However, all candidates must have minimum of a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.