Job Description

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Department: Healthy Aging Unit/Office of Healthcare Access and Policy

Division: Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECWELL)

Bureau: Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

Location: Field-based position serving communities throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Primary office location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

Reports to Title: Senior Manager of Aging, Care, and Cognition

Direct Reports Title(s):

Schedule & Hours: Monday – Friday; 35 hours per week. Employees are typically scheduled for an 8-hour workday (including a one-hour unpaid meal break), with schedules varying based on program needs (e.g., 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Occasional evenings may be required within 35-hour work week.

Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid (office/remote) schedule may be a possibility – to be discussed at the time of hire

Work Environment: Office

Grant End Date: This position is funded until June 30, 2027, with possibility of extension

Created Date: 10/6/2026

Revised Date: 10/9/2026

Salary: $36/hour

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Who We Are:

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.

Our Culture:

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

About The Role

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support the BOLD Program, an initiative focused on improving the brain health of all New Yorkers. The CHW will serve as a trusted liaison between community members and available resources. The CHW will help individuals improve their understanding of brain health and dementia risk reduction, as well as provide resources that support their health, well-being, and while advancing health equity across New York City.

About the Program:

Within the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems sits the Healthy Aging Unit, a program that builds support for older adults and their caregivers and strengthens the NYC Health Department’s ability to monitor and respond to the health needs of older adults. The unit offers an exciting, unique opportunity for a community health worker to work on a new city initiative funded by the CDC called the BOLD Program. This program seeks to improve the health status and quality of life of all NYC residents and those already diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), and of their caregivers, equitably.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing health awareness and promotion activities in diverse settings (some evening and weekends work required)
• Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences throughout the community.
• Table at community outreach events, such as health fairs
• Input community outreach, detailing and programmatic efforts in database platforms and documents
• Conduct outreach, develop relationships, and strengthen collaboration with community residents, organizations, key stakeholders, and program partners
• Continuously seek out opportunities for community outreach
• Accurately collect and enter data to track progress
• Assist with program administration for community outreach and detailing work and provide clerical support as needed
• Maintain and report data that demonstrate community activities and results
• Assist with managing, monitoring, and tracking all programmatic resources distributed to the public
• Assist with creating outreach presentations and materials
• Survey community residents and leaders as needed
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the program

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above.
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin a plus.
• Familiarity with NYC community- and faith-based organizations.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Availability to travel and work onsite throughout NYC.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong advocacy and community organizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: warm, friendly, open, energetic; ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills required.
• Interest and prior experience in programs to improve chronic illness/address social determinants of health.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with shifting deadlines and priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate to and engage with diverse ethnic groups
• Culturally competent

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At-Will Employment Statement:

Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

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