NYCHA Health Corps Member Support Coordinator
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Job Title: NYCHA Health Corps Member Support Coordinator
Organization: Public Housing Community Fund
Location: NYCHA Resident Health Initiatives
250 Broadway, NY, NY 10007 and Remote/Hybrid
Salary: $75,000 annually
Benefits: Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, transit, professional development, a flexible schedule, and more.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST
Duration: Up to One year (12 months), with the possibility of renewal.
This is a grant-funded position.
Who We Are
The Public Housing Community Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting NYCHA communities by building resources, relationships, and opportunities that improve residents' quality of life while highlighting the vital role of public housing in New York City. Through leadership development, financial empowerment, community health, and workforce training programs, we invest in creating a stronger, more equitable city.
NYCHA’s Department of Resident Health Initiatives builds health and advances health equity through innovation and cross-system collaboration. The Department leads and strategically supports initiatives that connect residents to preventive health initiatives, help create healthier indoor environments and build capacity for resident leadership in health.
About the Opportunity
The NYCHA Health Corps is a Public Health AmeriCorps program that creates pathways for public housing residents into health careers and facilitates partner investment in preventive health interventions that advance equitable health outcomes. The program is a collaboration between the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), NYC Service, and the Public Housing Community Fund. Corps Members are engaged over a 10-month service term and assigned to work at a nonprofit or public host site organization.
Responsibilities
The NYCHA Health Corps Member Support Coordinator will join a growing team working at the forefront of health + housing + equity. Reporting to the Health Care Partnership Manager, the Member Support Coordinator is responsible for creating critical new member support program infrastructure and providing strategic support for other program and partnership functions.
Duties of the NYCHA Health Corps Member Support Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:
Collaborate with program partners and staff to design and implement structured support to place and retain NYCHA residents in the innovative AmeriCorps program.
Provide direct social services support to Corps Members. Develop, implement, and refine individual and group-level social support to address barriers to program completion and post-completion transitions. Support will include social need assessments, 1:1 resource navigation and enhanced cohort access to networking opportunities.
Assist with programming for Corps Member education and training.
Help implement strategies to recruit a Corps Member cohort that is reflective of NYCHA communities across demographic and identity groups.
Perform additional Corps Member administrative support functions to support program growth, including recruitment, onboarding, and oversight of host site supervision.
Support program reporting and external communications to promote visibility of and investment in the program.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a passionate self-starter eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. You’re someone who:
Is excited to get their foot in the door with meaningful work and wants to contribute to health equity and community empowerment.
Thrives in a collaborative environment but has the independence to drive projects forward.
Has a strategic mindset, excellent organizational skills, and a sharp attention to detail.
Brings strong interpersonal skills, handling sensitive information and complex issues with care.
Has a great sense of humor and enjoys both face-to-face teamwork and flexible remote days.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of professional experience in social work, workforce development, public health, or a related field; OR
High school graduation (or equivalent) and four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advanced degree and/or experience in social work, health equity, or program management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Experience working with NYCHA communities or public housing residents.
Demonstrated ability to build community partnerships and manage cross-functional teams.
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant health equity experience and specific experience working with NYCHA residents and/or in public housing or other affordable housing communities.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the opportunity and relevant experience to info@communityfund.nyc with the subject line NYCHA Health Corps Member Support Coordinator by Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of growing families in NYCHA. Apply today!
The Fund for Public Housing, Inc., d/b/a Public Housing Community Fund, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
