Community Health Worker, Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health
Core
Build, strengthen, and maintain partnerships in Queens (specifically Jamaica) to promote NYC Health Department programs, resources, and education while addressing social determinants of health and emergency response.
Role type
Community Health Worker (hyperlocal public health)
Builds
Community resilience, health service access, and emergency response coordination for NYC residents
Domain
Public health / Community wellness / Social determinants of health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Community partnership building, stakeholder engagement, public presentation, data reporting, emergency response coordination, cultural competency
Preferred skills
2+ years community work experience, knowledge of Jamaica/Queens local organizations, bilingual proficiency (Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin), public speaking comfort
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain communication with local organizations to promote health programs; Engage partners to promote health services and education; Represent the bureau at health fairs and external events; Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences; Report data on community activities and results; Coordinate information sessions for emergency incidents; Conduct messaging on climate health preventive measures
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
