Assistant Director,Community Affairs

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision performs various assignments in monitoring, engaging, implementation and coordination of the facility's community affairs-related programs. Collaborates with local community organizations, and various health care setting staff and administrations in generating broad community support for the efforts of the facility.

Task:

• Coordinates community relations activities and programs among health care settings in assigned areas.
• Provides technical assistance and serves as a resource contact to community relations activities and leadership.
• Assists leadership with community relations activities in the development and establishment of local community advocates.
• Shares educational information to specific population groups and expands the facility's community relations activities across various communities.
• Assists in community relations program planning and development to advance community and patient engagement.
• Conducts special studies and participates in special projects relating to community affairs, outreach, and public health, as directed.
• Plans for meetings, conferences, presentations, and/or other educational programs that help support or increase the community's knowledge of our services.
• Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or related discipline and three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in the field of community relations, community organization, public health and/or social services in a public or private social or health agency; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience. However, all candidates must have minimum of a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting agency.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

LIN-09042024-30120