Community Health Worker

Job Details

Job Title:

Community Health Worker (CHW)

Department:
Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC)

Division:
Office of First Deputy Commissioner

Bureau:
Office of First Deputy Commissioner

Location:

Field-based position serving communities throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Primary office location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Schedule &

Hours:

Monday – Friday; 35 hours per week. Employees are typically scheduled for an 8-hour workday (including a one-hour unpaid meal break), with schedules varying based on program needs (e.g., 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Occasional evenings may be required within 35 hour work week.

Workplace Flexibility Modality:
In-Person;
Regular travel throughout the five boroughs and occasional evenings.

Grant End Date: 6/30/2027

Created Date: 6/11/2026

Revised Date: 6/15/2026

Salary: $75,000 annually

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives that improve community health throughout New York City.

Through strategic partnerships between government, community organizations, and the private sector, FPHNYC develops, tests, and launches initiatives that address critical public health challenges. These collaborations accelerate the implementation of demonstration projects, support the expansion of successful programs, and strengthen public health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across the city.

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, equity, and well-being, where open communication and community-centered approaches drive our impact.

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support the Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC), an initiative focused on connecting New Yorkers to health coverage, public benefits, and essential social services.

The CHW will serve as a trusted liaison between community members and available resources, helping individuals access services that support their health, well-being, and economic stability while advancing health equity across New York City.

The Health & Affordability Corps (H&AC) is a new initiative focused on improving health equity by helping New Yorkers access and retain essential healthcare coverage and public benefits.

The program's impact is measured by increasing access to healthcare, reducing barriers to critical services, and improving financial stability for individuals and families. Through direct outreach, education, enrollment support, and community engagement, H&AC works to ensure New Yorkers receive the resources they need to support their health and well-being.

• Utilize a new digital navigator tool to connect New Yorkers to vital health and affordability resources
• Log client encounters, selecting billing codes, and completing documentation in real time during or immediately after each client interaction
• Conduct outreach, develop relationships, and strengthen collaboration with community residents, organizations, and key stakeholders program partners
• Survey community residents and leaders as needed
• Assist with planning and executing health awareness and promotion activities in diverse settings (some evening and weekends work required)
• Accurately collect and enter data to track progress
• Input community outreach, detailing and programmatic efforts in database platforms
• Assist with program administration for community outreach and detailing work and provide clerical support as needed
• Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences throughout the community.
• Maintain and report data that demonstrate community activities and results.
• Assist with managing, monitoring, and tracking all programmatic resource distributed to the public
• Support other programmatic needs
• Assist community members with completion of applications for accessing eligible benefits and resources
• Overs…