Job Description
The Health Justice Network (HJN) is an equity-centered public health initiative under the Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations that aims to maximize health outcomes and support successful community reintegration. Operating as a program with two tracks, HJN pairs individuals returning home from jail or prison with trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) who share personal lived experience with the legal system. Through its community-based Reentry Track and its court-linked Court-Based Mental Health Navigators Track, the initiative delivers person-centered, trauma-and-resilience-informed care by addressing essential healthcare navigation, stabilization needs, and social support.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Lead and facilitate the Community Service Board subcommittee, which functions as the bureau's community advisory board, ensuring community input informs the bureau's legislative agenda and communications.
Gather and synthesize community advisory board input to inform the legislative agenda developed and owned by the policy team each legislative session.
Lead internal communications, including the bureau intranet page, one-pagers, visuals, and support for the bureau newsletter.
Lead external communications, including public-facing web pages, external-facing documents, presentations, and other materials.
Develop and prepare presentations, speaking engagements materials, and remarks for the Assistant Commissioner.
Support the development and dissemination of bureau publications, including research from the epidemiology unit.
Coordinate all external partnerships that impact the bureau's units and programs.
Serve as the primary liaison between the bureau and external partners, ensuring alignment and coordination across units.
Establish and maintain consistent messaging, branding, and visual identity across all bureau communications.
Develop quality assurance and review processes for communications and partnership deliverables.
Monitor and report on partnership and communications outcomes, using data to inform strategy and refinement.
Facilitate cross-unit collaboration among policy, epidemiology, and program teams to align partnerships and messaging.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Master's degree; Communications/public a fairs background a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, external affairs, partnership development, public health, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading internal and external communications, including digital, print, and presentation materials.
Personal lived experience that aligns with population bureau engages.
Experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships with community-based, government, or institutional organizations.
Experience facilitating advisory boards, coalitions, or community engagement processes.
Excellent writing, editing, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, with a commitment to health equity and social justice.
Proficiency in communications tools, data analysis, and reporting.
Knowledge of confidentiality, ethics, and compliance standards in public health and government se tings.
Experience leading or supervising peer specialists, community health workers, or professionals with lived legal system experience.
Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis, and reporting.
Ability to act independently, exercise good judgment, and escalate issues accordingly.
Ability to work flexibly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software.
Familiarity with the specific health impacts of incarceration, healthcare navigation, and vital document procurement
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.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Qualifications
For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
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; or
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; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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.
Salary Min: $109,565.00
Salary Max: $126,000.00
