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Job Title: Family Interviewer (Spanish-Speaking)
Department: NYC Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Division: Family and Child Health (FCH)
Bureau: Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health (BMIRH)
Location: 42-09 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports to Title: Deputy Director of the MMRC
Schedule & Hours: Will work no more than 100 hours per year
Workplace Flexibility Modality: In-office
Work Environment: Office Environment
Salary: $125 per hour
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
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 Program: Maternal mortality is one of the primary markers of the health of a nation and a bellwether indicator by which both human rights and public health can be evaluated. Maternal health and well-being are critical public health concerns in NYC. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has been conducting enhanced surveillance for maternal mortality (MM) since 2001. In January 2018, in response to the ongoing maternal mortality crisis in which Black women and birthing people are at highest risk of unfair, unjust and preventable mortality due to being ignored and dismissed by medical clinicians and systems because of structural racism, purposeful disinvestment in the communities in which they reside, and other reasons associated with generational weathering and toxic stress, the Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) in the Health Department convened the NYC Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) to conduct a multidisciplinary committee review of all pregnancy-associated deaths to women and birthing people residing in NYC and those living in rest-of-state who died in NYC. Each year in NYC, approximately 50 women and birthing people die from a pregnancy-associated cause. In the most recent period (2016-2020), Black non-Hispanic women and birthing people were four times more likely to die of a pregnancy-associated cause compared to White women and birthing people and six times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause.
About the Role: The Family Interviewer (Spanish-Speaking) will be working part-time within the Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) and will report to the Deputy Director of the MMRC and work closely with the Co-Chairs of the MMRC. The Family Interviewer will 1) Contribute to the development of interview materials and protocols 2) Identify, contact, and correspond with interview participants 3) Obtain informed consent and conduct interviews via telephone or video conference 4) Submit audio recordings and interview summaries to the DOHMH MMRC Operations team.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of interview materials and protocols
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Salary & Benefits:
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.
At-Will Employment Statement:
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.
To Apply
Click “Apply Now” and upload an up-to-date resume, including relevant experience for the position.
Department: NYC Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Division: Family and Child Health (FCH)
Bureau: Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health (BMIRH)
Location: 42-09 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports to Title: Deputy Director of the MMRC
Schedule & Hours: Will work no more than 100 hours per year
Workplace Flexibility Modality: In-office
Work Environment: Office Environment
Salary: $125 per hour
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
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 Program: Maternal mortality is one of the primary markers of the health of a nation and a bellwether indicator by which both human rights and public health can be evaluated. Maternal health and well-being are critical public health concerns in NYC. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has been conducting enhanced surveillance for maternal mortality (MM) since 2001. In January 2018, in response to the ongoing maternal mortality crisis in which Black women and birthing people are at highest risk of unfair, unjust and preventable mortality due to being ignored and dismissed by medical clinicians and systems because of structural racism, purposeful disinvestment in the communities in which they reside, and other reasons associated with generational weathering and toxic stress, the Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) in the Health Department convened the NYC Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) to conduct a multidisciplinary committee review of all pregnancy-associated deaths to women and birthing people residing in NYC and those living in rest-of-state who died in NYC. Each year in NYC, approximately 50 women and birthing people die from a pregnancy-associated cause. In the most recent period (2016-2020), Black non-Hispanic women and birthing people were four times more likely to die of a pregnancy-associated cause compared to White women and birthing people and six times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause.
About the Role: The Family Interviewer (Spanish-Speaking) will be working part-time within the Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) and will report to the Deputy Director of the MMRC and work closely with the Co-Chairs of the MMRC. The Family Interviewer will 1) Contribute to the development of interview materials and protocols 2) Identify, contact, and correspond with interview participants 3) Obtain informed consent and conduct interviews via telephone or video conference 4) Submit audio recordings and interview summaries to the DOHMH MMRC Operations team.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of interview materials and protocols
The Consultant will:
- Collaborate with the DOHMH MMRC Operations team to develop interview materials and protocols (to include case selection process and guide to identify potential interview participants)
- Review and become familiar with interview protocol and best practices for qualitative interviews
- Sign confidentiality agreements as required
The Consultant will:
- Collaborate with the DOHMH MMRC Operations team to identify family members or next of kin to interview
- Establish contact with a family member or next of kin, confirm that person’s availability and readiness to participate, schedule interview
- Maintain tracking sheet to document outreach and outcomes
The Consultant will:
- Obtain written or verbal informed consent prior to the interview according to protocol
- Use semi-structured interview script provided by DOHMH to conduct up to 25 interviews in Spanish lasting 1-2 hours via telephone or video conference
- Follow established procedures and protocols during interviews
- Provide resource guide to participants at the end of the interview
The Consultant will:
- Transcribe notes or audio recordings of interviews in a clear, succinct summary to be shared with the DOHMH MMRC Operations team within 7 days of the interview
- Attend monthly MMRC meetings, answer questions from members pertaining to the interview
- As requested, attend meetings with the DOHMH MMRC Operations team to answer questions about the interviews and discuss progress
- Fluent in Spanish (required)
- Prior relevant experience conducting interviews or other types of qualitative data collection
- Degree in or experience related to supporting births, social work, psychology, sociology, public health or related fields
- Demonstrated understanding of social determinants contributing to maternal mortality
- Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality laws
- Ability to actively listen, ask pertinent questions, and establish trust with those interviewed
- Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
- A trauma-informed, person-centered practice
- Skills in crisis interventions, including making assessments, navigating and deescalating a situation, and providing critical support
- Experience conducting outreach to and engaging people of diverse linguistic, cultural, or economic backgrounds
- Flexible schedule and ability to conduct interviews during non-business hours, as needed
- Ability to work well independently and with inter-disciplinary teams
- Ability to take detailed notes and prepare well-written, well-organized reports based on interviews
Salary & Benefits:
- Pay rate of $125 per hour, this position will be hired through a staffing agency. This position does not include benefits or paid holidays.
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.
At-Will Employment Statement:
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.
To Apply
Click “Apply Now” and upload an up-to-date resume, including relevant experience for the position.
Salary : $125