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SalaryJob Title: Coordinator for the Office of Consumer Affairs
Department: Office of Consumer Affairs, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene
Location: Queens, NY 11101
Location: Queens, NY 11101
Hours: Part-time/17.5 hours per week
Pay Range: $19.23-21.98/hour*
- New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Please provide a cover letter with your resume.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks a part-time Coordinator for its Office of Consumer Affairs. The Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) ensures the voice of those with lived experience are integrated into the Division’s work in mental health, substance mis-use and developmental disabilities. OCA promotes policies related to these issues, both within the Division and with external constituents, and engages and disseminates information to the consumer community. Community integration, wellness, and cultural competency are the guiding principles of OCA’s work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Coordinator for the Office of Consumer Affairs, reports directly to the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs. The Coordinator will have the primary responsibility of administrative functions of the office, including but not limited to the following skills and activities:
- Oversight of office administration and processing of required monthly documents.
- Response to inquiries for information and identification of appropriate community resources.
- Coordinate and facilitate peer leadership development opportunities for NYC consumers and families, including community events, in partnership with other community groups and government partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications including Microsoft Office.
- Speaking on behalf of the office at conferences and other public events.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a lived experience as a consumer of mental health services and will possess, at a minimum, an associate’s degree or equivalent experience in the mental health/ substance misuse or social service fields. This candidate will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. This candidate will also be comfortable speaking in public about their own recovery journey
The Coordinator is an employee of Vibrant Emotional Health -Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Mental Health Association of NYC, Inc. are equal opportunity employers.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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