City of New York

Job Description

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections' (BHHS) mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by ending transmission, illness, stigma, and inequities related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections. BHHS accomplishes its mission through testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. BHHS works to end viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs in New York City using an approach that is innovative, intersectional, data informed, and community-driven. The Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiatives (RESJI) Program is committed to supporting BHHS and NYC DOHMH at large in advancing public health strategies that mitigate racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other systems of oppression that contribute to poor health and health inequities. The RESJI team does this through leading efforts to embed an equity lens across BHHS research, programmatic, policy, capacity building, and evaluation activities; supports efforts to advance workforce equity, and leads engagement with broader agency-wide internal reform initiatives to advance racial equity and justice.

The RESJI Program is expanding its capacity to support new and ongoing programs serving New Yorkers at risk of or affected by hepatitis, HIV, and STIs; to build capacity of BHHS staff to incorporate racial equity, trauma-informed, and anti-stigma concepts and best practices into their work; and to increase BHHS staff readiness to be racial equity leaders. This role is a great fit for someone with a demonstrated interest and commitment to health equity. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams. Strong candidates will be very organized, diplomatic, flexible, and resourceful.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Work with the RESJI team, support the planning, development, and implementation of a wide range of projects aimed at embedding racial equity and social justice within BHHS activities.

Coordinate RESJI program tasks and activities, including monitoring progress toward development and implementation of strategic priorities related to equity and justice.

• Support the preparation and disseminating of presentations, reports, technical assistance, and other resources to a diverse set of BHHS stakeholders which include, but are not limited to: o HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York o New York City HIV Planning Group o New York Knows o Women's Advisory Board o Sexual Health Advisory Group (SHAG)
• Support the planning of community outreach and engagement events coordinated by BHHS or other partnering bureaus to address social determinants of health, stigma, and health inequities experienced by NYC communities most affected by HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis.
• Support the planning and implementation of virtual and in-person events for BHHS staff to promote a culture of inclusion, and to expand opportunities for community building, professional development, and learning related to equity and social justice.
• Support administrative and operational functions of the RESJI program, including organization and tracking of financial and budget documentation, scheduling, note-taking, routine reporting to bureau and division leadership, and archiving of RESJI best practices and resources.
• Support the development, implementation, dissemination, and reporting of staff and community-facing surveys, as needed.
• Help the RESJI team maintain situational awareness of the social, cultural, and health care contexts affecting BHHS priority populations in NYC.
• Liaise with staff in other bureaus, divisions, and agencies to exchange and document best practices around embedding racial equity initiative into ongoing work and workplace culture.

As needed, support the drafting and reviewing of written materials, assisting with project planning and project management, and coordinating or facilitating meetings.

• Perform ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by supervisor or Program Director.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, writing skills, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Experience and skills in effectively facilitating discussions around racial equity, gender equity, and social

justice.

• Understanding of health equity and social justice, with a focus on how they relate to with people

vulnerable to or living with HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and/or viral hepatitis.

• Strong interest in working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders to foster positive

organizational culture change and advance racial equity through improving institutional policy and

practice.

• Professional and/or lived experience engaging with marginalized communities that have been

historically underserved by public health and/or health care.

• Professional and/or lived experience in working with transgender, gender nonconforming, and/or gender nonbinary (TGNCNB) individuals or communities to address health, service, and/or advocacy needs.
• Ability and interest in working with a diverse range of care and support service providers and community members living with and/or affected by HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis.
• Experiencing managing and monitoring project tasks and deadlines, including ensuring completion of independent tasks by a team of collaborators.
• Experience in planning and coordinating engaging community-building events.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events such as meetings and trainings.
• Ability to diplomatically navigate organizational culture, diverse perspectives, cope with multiple demands, and problem solve.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing sensitive information with discretion and respect.

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.

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Qualifications

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.

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.

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