Community Initiatives Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through: contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education and; community involvement and interagency collaboration.The Community Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for providing focused attention on outreach and community organizing to the Bronx and other communities with high risk of overdose, providing community education, coordination of community-based initiatives, and implementing initiatives to promote the health and safety of individuals and communities affected by drug and alcohol use.Under general direction from the Community Engagement Manager, with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Community Initiatives Coordinator will perform the following tasks: Responsibilities include: – Direct planning, coordination, and follow-up of outreach to targeted community-based stakeholders. – Expand and streamline engagement with Bronx-based providers, community leaders, and stakeholders in response to the ongoing opioid epidemic.- Work closely with DOHMH Health Action Centers to ensure consistent and sustainable integration of substance use related health initiatives. – Assist with design and implementation of new interventions to reduce the health consequences of alcohol and other drugs, such as ongoing expansion of overdose prevention and innovative strategies to reduce unhealthy alcohol use.- Provides technical assistance to faith-based organizations to build their capacity to serve as a resource for individuals and communities affected by drug use.- Design and execute evaluations of interventions including maintaining records, preparing reports and tracking progress. – Interpret evaluation results and make recommendations/modifications to intervention design and implementation as needed.- Collaborate with other city agencies to address emerging needs such as improper syringe disposal.- Participate in disseminating relevant evaluation findings to stakeholders and in scientific, peer-reviewed literature.- Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. 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; 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 as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience practicing public health and working across systems to further a public health approach to alcohol and other drug use. – Possess knowledge of substance use with familiarity in harm reduction approaches to improving the health of people who use alcohol or other drugs. – Experience with community organizing with diverse stakeholders across multiple complex systems. – Experience in program management and evaluation- Ability to read, interpret and synthesize epidemiologic and other scientific literature. – Ability to work independently and as part of a team. – Possess excellent interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills. – Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills.

Additional Information

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL CANDIDATES: Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as: ? A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver?s license. ? Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title. ? Current Resume ? Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone) Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting?s ?Minimum Qualification Requirements? section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card. **LOAN FORGIVENESSThe federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program?s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 340772.We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.