Community Liaison for Health and Human Services

The staff member in this position will be responsible for :

• Supporting programs and projects administered by the Office of the Bronx Borough President, in the Division of Health & Human Services.
• Researching public health data, conducting events planning, implementation, and community outreach in coordination with the Director and Deputy Director of HHS.
• Engaging with community-based health organizations and New York City agencies as needed, to support communications with the BBP Office.
• Preparing reports, briefings, and memoranda for the HHS Director, other Directors, the Deputy Borough President, and the Borough President.
• Screening health related constituent cases routed to the HHS Director and communicating with the appropriate Agency for follow-up action.
• Working with the Director and Deputy Director to develop outreach materials, including but not limited to the Health Newsletter.
• Working with other units, including Policy, Community Services, and Constituent Services, and Special Events as appropriate.
• Supporting all other HHS division or OBBP projects as needed.

The Community Liaison for Health and Human Services reports to the Borough President’s HHS Director and may represent the Director at meetings with City agencies, inter- governmental staff, elected officials, community-based organizations, and community leaders.

The position will require flexible scheduling, including some nights and weekends.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 3-5 years’ work experience-Master’s degree preferred-Experience working in government, public health, social services, or community health services-Strong written and oral communication skills-Knowledge of agencies at all levels of government pertaining to public health and social services-Knowledge of languages spoken in The Bronx is an asset for this position

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.