The Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) is a 501(c)(3) membership association of community health centers serving community, homeless, and migrant populations. CHCANYS is a dynamic, team-oriented non-profit association, and provides support and technical assistance to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and other safety-net primary care providers across New York State. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this charismatic leader will oversee all federal, state and New York City policy projects. Your excellent oral, written and presentation skills will serve you well as you expand CHCANYS’ relationships with Members of Congress; the New York State Legislature; the Governor’s office; New York City Council members; the Mayor’s Office; and key staff from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Health. You will use your multi-tasking ability as you participate in legislative and regulatory hearings, manage a team of staff and consultants, and research, write and publish CHCANYS’ policy agenda. Crucial to your success will be enhancing the business climate with key corporations and organizations with similar interests in legislative affairs for health centers and health care access for vulnerable populations. The position will be based out of CHCANYS’ Albany office.

The inspired candidate we seek must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in public policy, public administration, political science or related field
• Seven plus years senior professional level experience managing policy projects
• Health policy experience in New York State
• Experience with/in FQHCs strongly preferred; knowledge of FQHCs required
• Experience implementing statewide or national public policy campaigns
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/maximum accountability
• Experience with program budgeting and control
• Prior management and supervisory experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• PC proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Outlook
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence
• Travel (statewide and nationally) as required

Please visit our website for a detailed job description. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: jobs@chcanys.org, or send to: Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS), Attn: Human Resources Dept, 535 Eighth Avenue, 8th floor, NY, NY 10018. EOE M/F/D/V

Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS)
www.chcanys.org

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