Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Access Health Initiative (Access Health).
• Facilitate weekly groups (virtually and/or in-person)
• Facilitate Health Education Groups and Workshops in accordance with program deliverables (virtual and/or in person)
• Create resource materials for Access Health Initiative
• Schedule, prepare, and facilitate presentations as part of the Access Health Initiative
• Provide education and referrals to health insurance for uninsured or under-insured residents in the Bronx.
• Cultivate and maintain linkages to insurance enrollment centers, healthcare providers, and community based organizations.
• Reinforce health literacy and access as a core value of the organizational culture
• Assist in curating social media content.
• Create content and graphics for agency wide initiatives and events including promotional material design and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with special populations, including communities of color, people living with HIV and HCV, active drug users and the homeless.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating educational and supportive groups in the areas of health and wellness ( virtual and in person)
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare access and policy
• Deep understanding of and commitment to harm reduction theory and practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to advocacy/activism.
• BA/BS degree in relevant field of study.