Community Liaison Worker Lvl I (Grant Funded) Temporary

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute‑care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient‑centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary‑care areas—Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health—in addition to more than eighty specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number‑one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high‑quality health services without exception, with every employee exemplifying the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships.

Purpose of Position

This class of positions encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the performance of liaison functions between City agencies, local residents, and community organizations, in order to provide assistance, obtain participation and support for housing development and community development, and implement public‑service programs. The role may involve tasks performed in the field or in an office, under direct supervision, and includes supervising staff and related work.

Responsibilities

• Interview local residents, landlords, government personnel, business people, and youths to solicit support for community‑development programs, ascertain community needs, and determine acceptable courses of action.
• Interview staff and representatives of governmental, educational, and social agencies and unions to secure and transmit information for community organizations and residents.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of informational materials relating to program objectives and activities.
• Assist in the training of subordinate staff.
• Prepare written and oral reports as required.
• Maintain records related to programs, activities, objectives, and related documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of full‑time experience in a government agency or community organization providing community services to the public or assisting community members in obtaining services; or completion of an approved six‑month training program combining classroom instruction and on‑the‑job experience in community liaison work, plus six (6) months of full‑time experience as described above.
• Preference given to applicants with at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.