Community Engagement Coordinator - Community Outreach for Youth & Adult Mental Health Programs

About the role

The Community Engagement Coordinator within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will conduct clerical, administrative and research activities mainly taking place in community-based settings. Working closely with Program Managers, the Coordinator will support ongoing mental health initiatives and research programs, primarily the Brothers=Connect and Haven=Connect initiatives and the HOPE Center/ISSMS Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-facilitate high energy, engaging trainings for youth and adults, with trainings occurring in person and online.

• Effectively engage and recruit Youth Basketball Leagues, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community-based organizations to participate in Brothers=Connect.

• Effectively engage and recruit churches across New York state to participate in HAVEN=Connect.

• Develop communication tools informing churches, community-based organization (CBO) leadership, and other community members locally and across New York State about new training opportunities.

• Collect, maintain, and organize program information using electronic databases like REDCap.

• Correspond with study participants by telephone to schedule appointments and reminder calls for follow-up data collection.

• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

• Assist in preparing study-related documents and maintaining study files.

• Assist in all other daily activities of ongoing research studies (preparing mailings, study documents, reports, etc.) as needed.

About Brothers=Connect

The Brothers=Connect project is an upstream suicide prevention program for male teens ages 13-19 in Youth Basketball Leagues (i.e., YMCA), Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community-based organizations across New York City. The program is in response to the startling rise in suicidal behavior among Black and Latino male teenagers in New York State.

About HAVEN=Connect

The HAVEN=Connect is an upstream suicide prevention program in predominantly Black churches in New York state. The Black church is a strategically ideal location for mental health interventions because it remains one of the most influential institutions in the Black community and is a context that already supports psychological well-being and reinforces help-seeking behavior.

About The HOPE Center/ISMMS Partnership

In 2022, the HOPE (Healing On Purpose and Evolving) Center and Icahn School of Medicine (ISMMS) became formal collaborators to provide high-quality, culturally informed behavioral health services to residents of New York City. The HOPE Center is a community-based mental health center affiliated with the First Corinthian Baptist Church (8,000 members) in Central Harlem. The Center provides sessions of evidence-based psychotherapy including cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy in an effort to directly impact vast mental health and substance use disorder needs and promote health and wellness free of charge to individuals, couples, and families in Harlem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent education and work experience.
• One year of experience in project coordination preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced working with Black and Latino communities.
• Work experience or knowledge within faith-based communities is preferred.
• Experience working with youth sports leagues, which may include basketball teams, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community-based agencies focused on Black & Latino youth.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to adapt communication styles.
• Experienced and comfortable working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiar with the socio-cultural factors that contribute to health disparities.
• Experience engaging people virtually and in-person.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and websites.
• Treat fellow community members with professional courtesy, patience, and respect.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

Compensation

The salary range for the role is $66482.07 - $75000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.