Director, Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

Job Description

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, 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 oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW sits under the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health (BBkNH) within CHECW provides oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center and the Bushwick Health Centers, which serve these North and Central Brooklyn neighborhoods, among others. The BBkNH supports programming, planning and recovery work to address racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality and other disproportionate outcomes due to structural racism and historical disinvestment.

The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Director of the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center. The Director will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Action Center programs and services.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Oversee and manage the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, ensuring alignment with the Bureau's and the Division's mission and strategic goals.
- Research and develop strategies to build strong collaborations with city agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, and elected officials by facilitating workshops, townhalls, and outreach events to enhance the Action Center's impact in Brownsville.
- Co-lead research and evaluation efforts and monitor and evaluate program outcomes,
- Use data to refine and improve programs and services, and disseminate through publications and presentations.
- Lead programmatic expansion by identifying new opportunities, funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships, to support existing and new programs.
- Supervise staff, hold weekly check-ins with direct reports and support their professional growth. Address, and resolve issues that arise, guiding team morale and programmatic activities.
- Serve as a visible and accessible representative for CHECW, build trust with community residents and organizations, engaging with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen neighborhood health initiatives, and ensure the community's needs are met.
- Regularly update the Assistant Commissioner and other leaders on data, reports, successes, challenges, and community needs toward public health goals. Engage in advocacy efforts for policies that address health inequities and promote resource equity in Brownsville. Foster and manage collaborative relationships with co-located partners, by providing guidance and technical assistance to enhance program coordination and ensure alignment to maximize service impact and needs of the community. Actively participate in implementation of team's initiatives by maintaining a visible/physical presences in the community, setting an example through leadership and approachability in community setting.

Preferred Skills:
MPH/MPA
Good knowledge of various evaluation methods.
Expertise in supervising and managing staff.
Demonstrated history of successfully working with a co-located model.
Expertise in program development, implementation .
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Creative problem solver.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of organizations.
Demonstrated measurable impact in communities.

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. Fo