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Healthy Aging Program Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems at City of New York

Healthy Aging Program Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

City of New York · NY, US

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Healthy Aging Program Coordinator, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

City of New York · NY, US

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About the Role

The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Healthy Aging Program Coordinator to effectively manage initiatives and multiple projects simultaneously in supporting the Bureau's mission to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to strategizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating program initiatives that support the health of older adults and address intersectional inequities.
  • Assist in research and quantitative data analysis on public health initiatives, including health insurance and reviewing relevant literature.
  • Disseminate information and serve as a liaison between the Healthy Aging Unit and other agency programs, assisting with troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate with other city agencies to align priorities related to Healthy Aging.
  • Collaborate with policy-focused staff to analyze and interpret aging-related policies and health insurance policies for older adults.
  • Coordinate communication efforts to internal and external partners.
  • Prepare reports as appropriate.
  • Conduct background research and prepare proposals for new programs.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant policy issues, including public health insurance programs, health reform, and transformation initiatives impacting primary care, health insurance coverage, and healthy aging.
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating educational events, community outreach activities, and Healthy Aging initiatives.
  • Maintain and update Healthy Aging contact lists, partner networks, and program resources.
  • Identify and coordinate community outreach opportunities and events to support NYC Health Department engagement with older adults.
  • Initiate and support special projects as requested by unit leadership.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to a doctorate degree with one year of experience or a master's degree with three years of experience.
  • All candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience.
  • Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required.

Skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications.
  • Knowledge of primary care, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act and/or health care systems.

Location

  • New York City

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Entry Level
  • Mid Level
  • Senior Level

Education Level

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • USD 74536 - USD 74536

Benefits

  • Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Premium-free health insurance plan
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan
  • Tax-deferred savings program
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program

About the Company

  • The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality.
  • The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is the health care systems bureau of DOHMH, applying policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery.
  • The Health Care Access & Policy (HCAP) Office within BEHS drives policy, programming, and research to maximize health insurance coverage and increase access to affordable, high-quality, coordinated primary care.
  • The Healthy Aging Unit within HCAP builds support for older adults and their caregivers and strengthens the NYC Health Department's ability to monitor and respond to their health needs.
  • 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 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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.
  • The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.