Program Associate

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Position Overview

The Program Associate, Clinical-Community Partnerships, will support hospitals in becoming more doula-friendly and increasing provider referrals to doula services. The Program Associate will oversee specific projects around planning and organizing doula-friendly activities with hospitals and will provide technical assistance in collaboration with community-based doula subcontractors and community residents.

Program Overview

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) implements a Citywide Doula Initiative, which focuses on doula support before, during, and shortly after childbirth, as well as related services. This work is performed by DOHMH directly and in partnership with community-based doula programs around the city. The program strengthens DOHMH’s work with maternity hospitals though the Maternity Hospital Quality Improvement Network (MHQIN), which creates doula-friendly hospital policies and practices, and increases provider referrals to doula services.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Doula-Friendly Hospital Program Manager, support management and implementation of the doula-friendly hospital process.
• Prepare and provide trainings/workshops to community-based doulas and staff of community-based-doula programs. Trainings will focus on implementation of the doula-friendly hospital model at participating hospitals, in order to bridge clinical and community partnerships.
• Organize Doula Meet and Greet events with community-based doulas at participating hospitals and support relationship-building between hospital staff and community-based doulas; provide educational information.
• Meet regularly with community-based doula programs to measure the success of outreach and referral efforts. In collaboration with community-based doulas, conduct regular referral meetings with prenatal-clinic staff to formalize referral process and ensure consistent tracking of referrals.
• Collaborate with community-based doula programs and hospital staff to use capacity assessments to determine level of doula-friendliness, in order to ensure quality improvement.
• Regularly meet with community-based doula programs to update education and assessment materials, and to prepare for technical assistance and training meetings.
• In collaboration with community-based doulas, facilitate Doula Support Presentations for hospital staff (information on a doula’s role, the evidence base, what doula support looks like in the hospital, doula-friendly policies, comfort measures, and how to integrate doulas into the care team).
• Coordinate and facilitate action-planning sessions and regularly monitor progress on hospital action plans.
• In collaboration with the Doula-Friendly Hospital Program Manager, provide policy support and community outreach around access to doula support and partnering with payers to reimburse for doula services.
• Provide project-management support, including setting and tracking long- and short-term goals, task management, and supporting program evaluation and budget management.
  
  

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
• Strong understanding of and commitment to birth equity
• Experience working with community-based organizations, hospitals, and government agencies
• Proven experience in strategic planning, program implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement
• Understanding of community development and health issues in underserved urban neighborhoods
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to write technical specifications and accurate documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Doula training a plus
  
  

HOURS

35 hours per week

Salary And Benefits

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefit package:

• Salary range is $65,200 to $70,200
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice
  
  

LOCATION

485 Troop Ave Brooklyn NY

Additional Information

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hybrid

All new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applications without a resume will not be considered. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

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