Community Associate - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionUnder general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs responsible work in any phase of community programs; perform assigned tasks to provide necessary and important community services; may supervise subordinate personnel or act as a team leader; performs related work.Duties & Responsibilities1. Provides and improves community services by performing liaison functions including security and safety and improving communication between City agencies, community organizations and groups, and the individuals they represent and service.2. May train and supervise subordinate personnel or act as a team leader.3. Participates in a community development program.4. Directs tenant activity programs in projects; plans and coordinates activities to improve tenant management relations and to improve and encourage participation from the community; coordinates contacts with residents of projects and the surrounding neighborhood to elicit their support and participation in group recreation activities.5. Coordinates activities of personnel engaged in environmental enrichment activities such as installing and maintaining trees, shrubs, etc.6. Elicits support and participation in community activities.7. Performs difficult and responsible clerical operations.8. Performs work in community health programs in pest control activities, in the collection and removal of debris from environmental surfaces, and in the removal of snow and ice.9. In the Department of Correction's Work Release Program, may be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising intensive group and individual counseling programs for individual inmates, maintaining liaison with parole authorities, and supervising and training subordinates; may be responsible for providing counseling and placement services; may assist the director in, or during evening hours may be responsible for, the overall operation of a work release center and the implementation of its programs - supervising Correction Officers and subordinate personnel, selecting, orienting and maintaining supervision of residents in the center and the community and implementing a flexible pass system; prepares follow-up and other reports and maintains appropriate recordsMinimum Qualifications1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs