Public Health Ambassador, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

New York City, NY-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The NYC Department of Health is expanding access to home visiting services to improve maternal and child health, addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities. The program focuses on prenatal to postpartum care and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. We seek a leader who can inspire and empower others to achieve these goals.

  • Ensure all client referrals are promptly and appropriately assigned to home visiting staff.
  • Contact clients to conduct initial intakes, gather essential information, and schedule home visiting appointments.
  • Identify and connect clients to community resources that support women and families residing in shelters, addressing their unique needs.
  • Conduct home visits to perform follow-up assessments and surveys, distribute cribs, and provide other program materials to families, particularly those who have recently given birth.
  • Offer screenings and health education on maternal and infant health topics, including breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, early childhood development, and environmental assessments.
  • Follow up with referral partners to obtain updates and outcomes for client referrals, ensuring comprehensive service coordination.
  • Collect, enter, and maintain accurate program data; monitor, review, and manage case assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Actively participate in program-sponsored events, such as crib distribution initiatives, health fairs, and stakeholder training sessions.
  • Provide support to senior management by assisting with special projects, initiatives, and additional assignments as needed.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, 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, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in health promotion or disease intervention/prevention.
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
  • Demonstrated expertise in community outreach, early childhood development, breastfeeding education, and/or maternal-child health education.
  • Proficiency in data collection and strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
  • A valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license is required for certain assignments.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish and/or French is strongly preferred.
  • 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 that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security compared to private sector employment.
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