Community Coordinator

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

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.

Work Shifts

ROTATING

Job Description

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and/or evaluation of community development programs. If assigned to the Department of Correction, is responsible for the administration of a residential treatment facility providing services to offenders; Performs related work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and/or evaluates programs providing important community services.
2. Performs difficult work in the preparation of planning documents required for funding.
3. Prepares evaluation reports, performs analyses and reviews program plans, funding and performance.
4. Makes recommendations on policies and procedures.
5. Provides authoritative interpretation of complex problems.
6. Provides technical assistance and training to subordinate staff in techniques of program implementation and management.
7. May act directly as the long-term manager of a specific community development program. If Assigned to the Department of Corrections :

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community centered activities in an area related to the duties described on the previous page and above; or,
2. High School graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described on the previous page and above; or,
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to (1) or (2). However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in (1).

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

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