Director of Community Affairs - Level B

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Purpose of Position:
Under the direction of the Executive Director (Hospitals) or designee, facilitates the establishment of constructive relationships between the community and the hospital. Cooperates with community organizations in the development of understanding and interest in hospital programs and participation in long range plans.

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Creates a closer liaison and working relationship between the community and the hospital staff by improving communications and enlarging perspectives.
2. Stimulates an analysis of community health needs to enable the hospital to plan and develop policies and programs which best serve the community.
3. Assists the community in utilizing available hospital services and programs.
4. Assists in the development of representative Community Advisory Boards and provides the Boards with an appraisal of community needs and problems. 5. Promotes participation by the community in the activities of the hospital.

1. A Baccalaureate Degree issued upon completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university; and,
2. Four years of full time, professional experience in a health or social agency in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity, of which two years experience is to be in community service and/or public relations; or,
3. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, and three years of professional experience; or,
4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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