Doula-Community Liaison, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality, with a focus on chronic disease, by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. CHECW works to increase placed-based investments in priority neighborhoods with community programming and services based on epidemiology, influence and leverage the health system to promote whole-person care; intensify the agency's approach to tackling big salt, sugar, and tobacco; and finding innovative ways to improve the built environment and address other social dominants of health. CHECW is of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services.

The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health: Formerly known as the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action Centers, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health will continue to provide oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center with satellite programming and planning also occurring at the Bedford and Bushwick District Health Offices. This bureau will support programming, planning and research opportunities to address racial inequities resulting in premature mortality in Central Brooklyn. One important area of focus is perinatal health, especially eliminating the inequities in maternal and child health outcomes that currently exist in New York City. CHECW's birth equity work is centered in three Bureaus of Neighborhood Health (Bronx, Harlem and Brooklyn), which partner with community stakeholders to address health inequities and the drivers of premature mortality. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Doula Community Liaison to work in the Bronx location (1826 Arthur Avenue)

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Building and maintain relationships with clinical and social service providers in the assigned catchment area, and provide direct outreach on site.

Conduct outreach activities for the FWS, CDI, and Breastfeeding/Lactation Equity Initiative through tabling at events, street outreach, and presentations to community members and providers;
ensure that relevant flyers, brochures, incentives, and other outreach materials are always on hand.

Facilitate referrals and coordination of care for perinatal health programs; develop resources for health and social service needs that are identified by the CDI doulas, BNH health promoters, and other community engagement and partnership staff.

Support direct recruitment of clients and recruitment of community members to be trained as doulas, Community Breastfeeding Educators, and Certified Lactation Consultants.

Represent the Health Department at community board meetings, town halls, and public meetings to promote programming and community engagement.

Facilitate monthly outreach meetings for BNH perinatal health programs and initiatives.

Collaborate on the Coordinated Intake and Referral system as part of the Citywide Doula Initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Strong understanding of and commitment to birth equity .
Experience in outreach and recruitment for a community-based doula, health, or social-service organization.
Comfortable with direct outreach at clinics, social service agencies, and in the community.
Strong coordination and organizational skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

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!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.