Closing Date: 31st October, 2026
Description:
Who we are:The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.
Our Culture:
We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.
About the role:
The NYC DOHMH is seeking a Center Attorney who will lead an interdisciplinary team of attorneys and volunteers engaged in a medical legal partnership that provides legal information to community members in East Harlem and in Brownsville neighborhood public health offices to help people resolve issues that affect their lives (and health) in areas like housing, immigration, benefits, family and domestic violence – so as to prevent problems from turning into legal cases.
This position, in coordination with the Office of the General Counsel, will be based at the Brooklyn and East Harlem Neighborhood Health Bureaus within the Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW). CHECW, a division of the NYC Department of Health, works to eliminate racial and social health inequities through a structural and historical lens, partnering with communities and organizations to address social, environmental, and commercial determinants of health.
About the Program:
With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest -- and most highly regarded -- public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. DOHMH is tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and seeing significant results from our efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the call-in/walk-in medical legal partnership centers
- Recruit volunteers to participate in the medical legal partnership program every six months
- Organize volunteer calendar and staffing
- Supervise volunteers as they provide guidance, offer information, and assist visitors, including some evening and weekend hours
- Screen cases that should be referred for legal representation by legal services organizations or bar associations, and establish policies and procedures for legal referrals
- Conduct outreach on an ongoing basis for new volunteers and visitors
- Establish relationships and partnerships with local community-based organizations, local officials, and legal services organizations
- Organize virtual professional development training for volunteers and virtual Know Your Rights workshops for the community
- Maintain policy and procedure for data collection, recording, and reporting using record-keeping systems, and approved computer platform
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.
Requirements:
- Admission or pending admission to the New York State bar.
- Experience managing referral and case management practices to ensure social-emotional and social service support for the community
- Experience providing services including counseling, outreach, and consultation
- Client advocacy experience Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and maintain relationships with community partners
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation skills a plus
- Strong organizational skills with good follow-through to complete assignments within specified timeframes
- Experience monitoring the implementation of programming, including overseeing data collection processes, and adjusting program implementation to meet demonstrated needs
- Excellent attention to detail, balanced with an appreciation of the bigger-picture goals and objectives
- Ability to work well independently and with an interdisciplinary team
Preferences:
- Bilingual in Spanish or French
- Experience working in a legal setting
- Ability to understand the concepts of social determinants of health, institutional racism, structural racism, health inequities and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Benefits:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
- A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
- Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
- Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
- FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Residency Requirement: You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
