Community Coordinator, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

Mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. Our goals are: 1) To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure their appropriate treatment, ideally on a regimen of directly observed therapy; and 2) To ensure that individuals who are at high risk for progression from latent infection to active disease (e.g., contacts of active cases, immunocompromised individuals, recent immigrants from areas where TB is widespread) receive treatment for latent TB infection and do not develop disease.

Job Summary:
The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is seeking a Community Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Training & Outreach, the Community Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the Bureau’s efforts to provide education and lead community-based outreach activities, as well as direct testing outreach interventions, coordinating with stakeholders to provide education and link individuals to necessary services.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and distribute the TB Action Newsletter, Bureau newsletter and NYC TB Coalition Newsletter quarterly to stakeholders.
- Assist in linkage to care services for patients with no insurance.
- Manage TB webpage & TB social media account.
- Assist in submission of educational materials to agencies communication unit
- Assist in training & outreach strategies for TB awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives to elevate TB concerns.
- Assist in conducting evaluations with patients and partners to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform program improvements.
- Prepare and deliver TB presentations internal & external stakeholders.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach and training efforts such as community and provider education, targeted materials distribution and education/empowerment of partner organizations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including community-based organizations.
- Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred skills:
o Excellent interpersonal skills with at least one year of increasing responsibility in the planning, coordination of community events.
o Experience in outreach, designing and conducting educational needs assessment.
o Knowledge of basic data management, analysis, outreach and reporting methods.
o Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication.
o Be available during weekends & evenings for events.

Why you should work for us:
- 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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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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.