Senior Community Engagement Specialist

Company: Public Health Solutions
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Public Health Solutions (PHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-based organization (CBO) that has existed for 70 years to improve health equity and address health-related social needs (HRSN) for historically underserved marginalized communities. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org. PHS administers WholeYouNYC, a coordinated community resource network that builds trustworthy and reliable pathways between healthcare providers, health plans and CBOs providing critical resources in the community that address the social drivers of health. WholeYouNYC brings together over 200 organizations offering various programs – such as food, housing, employment, health insurance, and sexual health services – across all five boroughs. These services and programs make it possible for New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives and ultimately reduce health disparities and advance health equity. To date, our network has already impacted thousands of lives through community partnerships and referrals, generating millions in estimated healthcare savings. New York State (NYS) invested $500M statewide to support Social Care Network (SCN) lead entities responsible for integrating social care into the Medicaid program across the state. PHS’ WholeYouNYC was awarded the Social Care Network infrastructure grant for Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. This is a grant-funded position ending March 31, 2027. Position Summary: We seek an experienced Senior Community Engagement Specialist (Sr. CES) to assist in executing WholeYouNYC SCN community outreach and engagement activities across Brooklyn or Queens and Manhattan. The Sr. CES will play a critical role in ensuring that our WholeYouNYC SCN remains connected to the communities we serve and is responsive to its needs. The Sr. CES will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager and SCN ecosystem partners (including Medicaid populations) to help coordinate community outreach events, listening sessions, and engagement strategies to ensure meaningful and culturally relevant integration of our SCN at the hyperlocal level. The Sr. CES reports to the Community Engagement Manager (CEM), with a focus on engaging community partners and members and identifying opportunities for the SCN to better meet the needs of Medicaid (and Medicaid eligible) members residing in our SCN Region – Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Specifically, the Senior Community Engagement Specialist (Sr. CES) will: Assist CEM plan and organize WholeYouNYC-SCN community outreach engagement strategy across assigned borough(s) (Queens and Manhattan or Brooklyn). Assist CEM in facilitating community events and activities to promote WholeYouNYC in assigned borough(s), including but not limited to community presentations, focus groups, surveying and listening sessions. Work in coordination with the CEM and other CES on the team to participate in community events such as health fairs, workshops, food pantries, and church events, providing direct support for SCN screenings and navigation, as needed. In coordination with the CEM, serve as an SCN representative at community meetings, civic and neighborhood events. Help lead community level sessions and workgroups with diverse stakeholders to understand population needs and the barriers preventing effective care coordination across the health and human services. Proactively assist CEM identify opportunities to help the WholeYouNYC SCN address unmet local population needs. Provide up-to-date information on access to Medicaid services to eligible New Yorkers as well as serve as a point person to guide community members to said resources. Provide input on the project’s marketing and promotional materials as needed. Assist with SCN screening and navigation to network resources. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in public health, and/or community engagement in underserved neighborhoods within an urban setting and/or equivalent. Ability to build relationships and create partnerships to enhance community engagement. High degree of comfortability with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and presentation). Dedication to helping improve the lives of disenfranchised and marginalized community members and working together to achieve health equity. Ability to embrace diversity and establish trusting relationships with individuals of differing identities. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and tact in interpersonal relations. Comfort working with Microsoft Office, including Excel for data entry. Excellent team player with the ability to be flexible, work collaboratively both internally and externally, and complete tasks independently. Ability to balance and manage a hybrid work environment that includes a combination of in-office, remote work, and field work. Ability to travel up to 5 days a week (Mon – Fri) within local communities across Brooklyn or Queens and Manhattan. Open to working evening hours and weekends when necessary. When necessary, willing to work outside for up to 3 hours or more at a time, walking and engaging the public, even in cold temperatures. Desired Skills: Bilingual candidate, preferred Resident of – or familiarity with neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens preferred. Benefits: Hybrid Work Schedule. 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 trainings 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. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 35 hours a week

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