Public Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

125d • Remote

About The Position

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 to apply.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and transmitting medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office.
• Creating and updating school health records.
• Establishing and maintaining a working relationship with school personnel.
• Ensuring that students' equipment is functioning and properly used, maintaining adequate storage of students' medication.
• Transcribing medical information as received, assisting self-directed students with their own medication.
• Documenting observations on the Medication Logs and students' medical records.
• Performing simple first aid.
• Participating in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees