Director of Healthy Communities

1 month ago


New York, United States The New York Immigration Coalition Full time

Director of Healthy Communities

Team: Policy and Programs

Reports to: Senior Director of Policy

Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt

Salary: $92,700.00/ year


About the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state.


Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.


Position Description

The Healthy Communities portfolio includes healthcare, housing, and other social determinants of health such as climate change to foster thriving communities across New York State. The Director of Healthy Communities will lead the Healthy Communities program within the organization’s Policy department, driving work at the municipal, state, and federal levels to ensure access to high-quality health care, including creating a strong and equitable health care system and culturally competent behavioral health; safety net programs, food assistance, and affordable housing; and other critical resources to address issues such as climate change to sustain a more thriving place for immigrant New Yorkers and all who call New York home. The Director of Healthy Communities will report to the Senior Director of Policy and will be responsible for a range of health, housing, and climate change policy, advocacy, technical assistance, and training obligations, as well as supervising other staff in the program, managing program budgets, assisting in development for the program, and providing overall vision and leadership for the organization’s immigrant healthy communities priorities so that everyone, regardless of where they were born or how much they make, has access to necessary resources to be healthy and thrive.


Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Provide vision and leadership on issues affecting immigrant access to health care, public benefits (housing and nutrition programs), and culturally competent behavioral health services and other social determinants of health such as climate change and access to housing; identify systemic problems and define strategies for change; lead policy campaigns; and conduct administrative and legislative advocacy
  • Conduct policy analysis on a range of immigrant health-related issues, including health insurance eligibility, health care financing, housing policy, public assistance policy, and climate change
  • Supervise Healthy Communities staff, fellows, interns, and health VISTA
  • Lead meetings and working groups, and engage NYIC member organizations in Healthy Communities trainings and convening spaces
  • Make regular presentations and represent the NYIC at conferences, workshops, meetings, committees, and City and State advisory bodies
  • Contribute to other organizational events and projects as necessary
  • Support the fundraising efforts of the NYIC’s Development team by providing content expertise and meeting grant requirements
  • Manage programmatic expenses including program budget and any other allocations associated with the healthy communities program
  • May occasionally carry and move materials weighing 50 lbs or less.


Qualifications:

  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience in health policy analysis, program/training evaluation, and/or access to services and benefits; focus on immigrant communities strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the U.S. federal healthcare system, including the Affordable Care Act and publicly-financed health care programs such as Medicaid, and strong experience with NYS healthcare system preferred
  • Experience working on housing, climate change, and other social determinants of healthy communities
  • Experience working with diverse coalitions and facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Fluency in one of the top 6 languages spoken in New York State strongly preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
  • G-Suite/Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media skills


Salary: $92,700/ year

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited vacation leave, paid sick time, commuter benefits, and a comprehensive retirement plan.


**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.


To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to hr@nyic.org with the subject line: Healthy Communities Director.


Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we are looking for someone to begin as soon as possible.


All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.



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