Health Coach/Program Assistant

Job Description

Company Overview:

About Public Health Solutions

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support underserved New Yorkers and their families to achieve optimal health and build pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing direct services to underserved families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. To learn more about our work, please visit healthsolutions.org.

Program Description:

In partnership with Stanford University, Public Health Solutions has been awarded a 5-year research grant from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) focused on advancing maternal health equity. The goal of the CHIME study (Comparing Health Interventions for Maternal Equity) is to compare three different approaches to overcoming barriers to maternal healthy weight and chronic disease prevention. The community-based arm of the study will provide culturally relevant nutrition and physical activity and Health Coach support for pregnant and postpartum patients to improve maternal healthy weight in pregnancy and postpartum to prevent adverse maternal infant health outcomes.

The Health Coach & Program Assistant will fulfill two roles at PHS, split about 60% of time in the health coach role and about 40% of the time in the Program Assistant role (time may shift depending on the needs of the program):

The CHIME Health Coach works directly with pregnant and postpartum CHIME participants to support healthy pregnancy and postpartum engagement and goal setting.

The CHIME Program Assistant performs administrative and operations-focused tasks to support the CHIME team.

Position Summary:

We seek an experienced health coach and program assistant to:

CHIME Health Coach:

Follow guidelines from the Health Coach Manual as it pertains to the role.

Regularly collaborates with program manager, study primary investigators (PIs), research coordinators, other team members, and nutrition/physical activity consultants to troubleshoot adverse events that may arise or discuss participants.

Provide health education and home visiting services to pregnant participants throughout pregnancy and through 12- months postpartum.

Facilitate curriculum-based group health education workshops and support enrolled participants in the CHIME study with maternal & child health resources in their community.

Responsible for working with participants on their nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle goal setting, as well as a detailed social needs screening, assessment, and referral.

Meet with participants on a weekly or monthly basis (at their home, in the office, or in the community) and keep detailed notes on their progress and activities, providing in-person support, text-message resources, and referrals to community services.

Manage caseload of up to 20 participants at a time and meet all stated program goals.

CHIME Program Assistant

Manage program-related documentation, including filing, record-keeping, and database entry.

Coordinate with PHS Central Office staff for CHIME supply ordering and inventory record keeping.

Keep workshop calendar up-to-date.

Lead the preparation for the physical activity workshop and any other CHIME health education-related workshops (i.e., set up equipment, materials, and space, etc.).

Send reminders to participants in preparation for upcoming workshops/events.

Other program-related tasks as assigned.

This is a grant-funded position ending 6/30/30.

Salary: $52,000

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required:

Live in the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) and be willing to take public transportation or drive to home visits in NYC.

Bilingual in Spanish.

Demonstrated commitment to, and interest in learning more about maternal child health, systems approach to health equity, reproductive justice, racial justice, and community services in NYC.

Must be comfortable conducting home visits in diverse neighborhoods and settings throughout NYC (i.e., homes, public housing, shelters, community centers, etc.).

Demonstrated experience in:

Ability to multitask, stay organized, and prioritize tasks effectively.

Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities.

Performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.

Accuracy in completing administrative tasks, such as data entry, document management, and scheduling.

Other Skills and Experience:

Preferred, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in community/public health, social work, health coach, or related.

Preferred: Conducted community-based outreach, performed intake screenings, and connected community members to wraparound services/referrals.

Preferred: Facilitated workshops or presenting health information in an engaging way to diverse audiences.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with an attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and respectful interactions with community members looking for services.

Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Collaborative spirit, seeking out how to be most helpful to the team.

Must interact well with staff and clients alike and have an outgoing personality.

Benefits:

Hybrid Work Schedule. (i.e., 4 days in-person/community and 1 day work from home). This is subject to change based on program needs.

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.

Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.

403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.

College Savings Plan.

Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you.

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

9:00am to 5:00pm

35 Hours per week

Full-time