Trainer, Race to Justice, Office of Deputy Commissioner

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well being of New Yorkers.

CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. Race to Justice is the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's (DOHMH) internal transformation initiative for advancing racial equity and social justice. It aims to promote equity and build capacity within the agency to improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers.

CHECW Office of the Deputy Commissioner seeks to hire a Trainer, Race to Justice to oversee all activities (such as staffing, logistics, participant communication, etc) related to the design and delivery Race to Justice core workshops and trainings.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Oversee all activities (such as staffing, logistics, participant communication, etc.) related to the design and delivery Race to Justice core workshops and trainings.
• Recruit, train, and build a community of facilitators to serve as co-facilitators of all trainings.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop training evaluation tools.
• Develop, design, and implement training programs, curricula and supporting materials (e.g., facilitator and participant guides, handouts, reference materials).
• Develop timelines and strategic plans for training rollout.
• Prepare regular progress reports and share updates with leadership and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR Central and agency trainers/curriculum developers on training initiatives.

- Facilitate at least two Communities of Practice Sessions for Staff Facilitators each year to share facilitation experiences, and refresh and deepen their facilitation skills and content knowledge. - Identify and work with contractors to develop and implement equity training programs.

• Develop, design, and implement training programs, curricula and supporting materials (e.g., facilitator and participant guides, handouts, reference material.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Demonstrated commitment to health equity, racial and gender justice for communities of color, including equity for LGBTQ and TGNC communities and cisgender women of color;
learners, particularly around racial equity and social justice concepts and practices;
2 years of professional working experience in evaluating learning and development activities (trainings, workshops, courses) for both knowledge, attitudes, and skills changes, and satisfaction; Experience in public health, particularly with knowledge of racial equity and social justice core concepts;
Strong communication and presentation skills for multiple audiences, particularly public speaking, workshop facilitation, and developing written materials for a general audience;
Experience working with diverse groups and building strong relationships;
Detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines; and
Knowledge of government, public health and/or experience working in a complex organization are a plus.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.