Public Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health

Job Description

Public Health Adviser (School Health) I-51195 Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL HEALTH) Exam No. 5117 within the filing period From : October 9, 2024, To : October 29, 2024

Division / Program Description :

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI+ equity to apply.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

Demonstrating proficiency with OSH's management software, ensures accurate information about nursing assignments, including updating the system with leaves, retirements, and resignations.

Meeting and communicating regularly with borough-based leaders to gather information about nursing assignments and other personnel updates.

Meeting with FCH and DOE Human Resources staff to follow up on staff status.

As requested, produce regular or one-time reports or datasets to be used internally and externally to inform programmatic and systems decisions.

Coordinate with Nursing Human Resources and Training teams to set up staff profiles and track training information.

Collecting, and transmitting medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office, establishing, and maintaining a working relationship with school personnel,

Transcribing medical information as assigned by supervisor.

Participating in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

Preferred Skills :

Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular focus on

Microsoft Excel

Strong organization

Flexibility and willingness to travel.

Excellent presentation skills

Why you should work for us :

Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal / state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ()

Benefits : City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as :

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union / benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy : Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL - 51195

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention / prevention program, performing one or more of the following : interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks,

making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or

Education and / or experience equivalent to “1,” “2” or “3” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in “1” above or six months of experience as described in “2” above.

Additional Requirements

A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser (School Health), Assignment Level I, or

at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min : $ 24.10

Salary Max : $ 27.71