NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 13 hours ago
Senior Program Assistant, Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $101K/yrThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. They are seeking a Senior Program Assistant to manage projects related to health promotion for justice-impacted populations, conduct research, and collaborate with various units to improve community health outcomes.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Manage projects (which may involve Programs Unit, Epidemiology Unit, Policy Unit, or community input) related to key strategic areas for the Bureau. These areas may include strategies to prevent and address legal system involvement, behavioral health issues, and other relevant topics
Conduct literature searches and investigate best practices, and care for individuals and communities with legal system involvement and behavioral health concerns; review and summarize articles and guidance documents
Consult and collaborate with various offices within the Division and Department as well as external partners in the community
Coordinate development of indicators, data collection and reporting for the bureau for Quality Performance Review, Mayor’s Management Reports, Office of Community Mental Health requests and other reports
On behalf of the Senior Director of Programs, delegate assignments to program supervisors and collaborate with them to ensure timely completion
Review data and work products of program supervisors to ensure they meet the expectations of the Bureau and Division
Develop and administer tools and tracking sheets to organize Programs workflows
Organize internal and external meetings, e.g., prepare agenda, meeting materials, and minutes; draft communications to meeting participants; ensure appropriate follow-up on action items
Serve as Programs communication liaison
Develop content for internal and external webpages for the Bureau programs; ensure consistent messaging across public-facing materials
Collate, coordinate, assist with and conduct data collection, quantitative/qualitative data analysis and research to track all programming across both units for reporting purposes; develop and implement special projects to fill gaps in care as needed
Liaise with unit, divisional, and departmental offices for assigned projects
Draft reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and external distribution
Prepare the Senior Director of Programs for high level meetings through organized agendas, situational awareness, and presentation development
Manage special projects as needed including timely response to requests from internal and external parties such as the Executive Deputy Commissioner’s Office or City Hall
Work closely with Senior Director of Programs, to ensure program strategies are well-documented and executed effectively
Flexibility in schedule, including working other shifts, weekends, staying later or coming in earlier as needed
Must travel between offices/work location, promoting effective communication with programs
Qualification
Required
Manage projects (which may involve Programs Unit, Epidemiology Unit, Policy Unit, or community input) related to key strategic areas for the Bureau
Conduct literature searches and investigate best practices, and care for individuals and communities with legal system involvement and behavioral health concerns; review and summarize articles and guidance documents
Consult and collaborate with various offices within the Division and Department as well as external partners in the community
Coordinate development of indicators, data collection and reporting for the bureau for Quality Performance Review, Mayor's Management Reports, Office of Community Mental Health requests and other reports
On behalf of the Senior Director of Programs, delegate assignments to program supervisors and collaborate with them to ensure timely completion
Review data and work products of program supervisors to ensure they meet the expectations of the Bureau and Division
Develop and administer tools and tracking sheets to organize Programs workflows
Organize internal and external meetings, e.g., prepare agenda, meeting materials, and minutes; draft communications to meeting participants; ensure appropriate follow-up on action items
Serve as Programs communication liaison
Develop content for internal and external webpages for the Bureau programs; ensure consistent messaging across public-facing materials
Collate, coordinate, assist with and conduct data collection, quantitative/qualitative data analysis and research to track all programming across both units for reporting purposes; develop and implement special projects to fill gaps in care as needed
Liaise with unit, divisional, and departmental offices for assigned projects
Draft reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and external distribution
Prepare the Senior Director of Programs for high level meetings through organized agendas, situational awareness, and presentation development
Manage special projects as needed including timely response to requests from internal and external parties such as the Executive Deputy Commissioner's Office or City Hall
Work closely with Senior Director of Programs, to ensure program strategies are well-documented and executed effectively
Flexibility in schedule, including working other shifts, weekends, staying later or coming in earlier as needed
Must travel between offices/work location, promoting effective communication with programs
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
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
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
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
Preferred
Understanding of the NYC mental health system for persons with legal system involvement
Understanding of other agencies and systems in the legal system (e.g., courts, probation, incarceration, parole) highly desirable
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to plan, problem-solve, prioritize, and ensure the timely response to program requests and deadlines
Ability to work flexibly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coordinate and facilitate others' work
Experience coordinating and contributing to the development of grant applications (narrative and budget)
Strong research and communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage diplomatically with colleagues, leadership and external parties
Ability to act independently and exercise good judgment, escalate accordingly
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Teams
Strong Attention to detail, Problem-solving, Time management skills
Benefits
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.
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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