Senior Community Engagement Specialist
Public Health Solutions, New York, NY, United States
Company Overview
Public Health Solutions (PHS) is a 501(c)3 non‑profit community‑based organization that has existed for 70 years to improve health equity and address health‑related social needs for historically underserved marginalized communities. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable families, supporting community‑based organizations through public‑private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS.
Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.
Position Summary We seek an experienced Senior Community Engagement Specialist (Sr. CES) to assist in executing WholeYouNYC SCN community outreach and engagement activities across Brooklyn or Queens and Manhattan. The Sr. CES will play a critical role in ensuring that our WholeYouNYC SCN remains connected to the communities we serve and is responsive to their needs.
The Sr. CES reports to the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) and focuses on engaging community partners and members, identifying opportunities for the SCN to better meet the needs of Medicaid and Medicaid‑eligible members residing in our SCN region.
This is a grant‑funded position ending March 31, 2027.
Responsibilities
Assist CEM in planning and organizing WholeYouNYC‑SCN community outreach engagement strategy across assigned borough(s).
Facilitate community events and activities to promote WholeYouNYC, including community presentations, focus groups, surveys, and listening sessions.
Work with CEM and other CES on the team to participate in community events such as health fairs, workshops, food pantries, and church events, providing direct support for SCN screenings and navigation as needed.
Serve as an SCN representative at community meetings, civic and neighborhood events.
Help lead community‑level sessions and workgroups with diverse stakeholders to understand population needs and barriers to effective care coordination.
Proactively assist CEM in identifying opportunities to address unmet local population needs.
Provide up‑to‑date information on Medicaid services access and act as a point person to guide community members to those resources.
Contribute to project marketing and promotional materials.
Assist with SCN screening and navigation to network resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in public health or community engagement in underserved urban neighborhoods.
Ability to build relationships and create partnerships to enhance community engagement.
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Dedication to improving the lives of marginalized community members and striving for health equity.
Ability to embrace diversity and build trusting relationships across identities.
Sensitivity and tact in interpersonal relations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for data entry.
Team player with flexibility, collaboration, and independent task completion.
Capacity to manage a hybrid work environment (in‑office, remote, field).
Willingness to travel up to 5 days a week within local communities across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
Open to working evenings and weekends when necessary.
Prepared to work outside for up to 3 hours or more at a time, walking and engaging the public even in cold temperatures.
Desired Skills
Bilingual candidate preferred.
Resident of or familiarity with Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens neighborhoods preferred.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
403(b) with employer matching and discretionary contributions.
College savings plan.
Ongoing training and continuous professional development opportunities.
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.
We look forward to learning more about you!
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.
Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm
35 hours a week
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Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.
Position Summary We seek an experienced Senior Community Engagement Specialist (Sr. CES) to assist in executing WholeYouNYC SCN community outreach and engagement activities across Brooklyn or Queens and Manhattan. The Sr. CES will play a critical role in ensuring that our WholeYouNYC SCN remains connected to the communities we serve and is responsive to their needs.
The Sr. CES reports to the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) and focuses on engaging community partners and members, identifying opportunities for the SCN to better meet the needs of Medicaid and Medicaid‑eligible members residing in our SCN region.
This is a grant‑funded position ending March 31, 2027.
Responsibilities
Assist CEM in planning and organizing WholeYouNYC‑SCN community outreach engagement strategy across assigned borough(s).
Facilitate community events and activities to promote WholeYouNYC, including community presentations, focus groups, surveys, and listening sessions.
Work with CEM and other CES on the team to participate in community events such as health fairs, workshops, food pantries, and church events, providing direct support for SCN screenings and navigation as needed.
Serve as an SCN representative at community meetings, civic and neighborhood events.
Help lead community‑level sessions and workgroups with diverse stakeholders to understand population needs and barriers to effective care coordination.
Proactively assist CEM in identifying opportunities to address unmet local population needs.
Provide up‑to‑date information on Medicaid services access and act as a point person to guide community members to those resources.
Contribute to project marketing and promotional materials.
Assist with SCN screening and navigation to network resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in public health or community engagement in underserved urban neighborhoods.
Ability to build relationships and create partnerships to enhance community engagement.
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Dedication to improving the lives of marginalized community members and striving for health equity.
Ability to embrace diversity and build trusting relationships across identities.
Sensitivity and tact in interpersonal relations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for data entry.
Team player with flexibility, collaboration, and independent task completion.
Capacity to manage a hybrid work environment (in‑office, remote, field).
Willingness to travel up to 5 days a week within local communities across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
Open to working evenings and weekends when necessary.
Prepared to work outside for up to 3 hours or more at a time, walking and engaging the public even in cold temperatures.
Desired Skills
Bilingual candidate preferred.
Resident of or familiarity with Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens neighborhoods preferred.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
403(b) with employer matching and discretionary contributions.
College savings plan.
Ongoing training and continuous professional development opportunities.
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.
We look forward to learning more about you!
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.
Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm
35 hours a week
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