The Consortium Director Position (deadline to apply)

The Consortium Director Position (deadline to apply)

by Varsha Kamat -
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The New York City Peer and Community Health Workforce Consortium (The Consortium) is seeking a Director
Applications should be received by July 14, 2018. 

The Consortium was established to advance and strengthen the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker workforce. The Consortium is continuing its role by coordinating efforts with existing community organizations committed to addressing individual and employer needs across a variety of peer support roles. Family Advocates, Youth Advocates, Community Health Workers, and Peers working in the mental health and substance use communities are the focus of the Consortium activities. The Director is in charge of leading and coordinating these activities.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence/experience in advocacy, management and supervision of staff, and in project coordination and management. (S)he will hold advanced interpersonal skills, will display clear and coherent verbal and written communication, and will exhibit a strong ability to develop and deliver presentations (use of PowerPoint) to large audiences. 

The candidate must have strong leadership skills, be detail oriented, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Candidate should demonstrate advanced project management skills, including the ability to establish and meet project timelines. (S)he will have experience providing technical assistance to organizations and will possess a working knowledge of the peer support workforce community


To Apply: 
Please mail or email a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Carlton Whitmore at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 

Mail: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Division of Mental Hygiene Office of Consumer Affairs 
42-09 28th Street, 19th Floor CN-43 
Long Island City, NY 11101