Public Health Assistant

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

126d • Remote

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health (OSH) Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services to Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Vision Program is partnered with Warby Parker, a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses. Warby Parker provides free eyeglass to students who fails the vision screenings. Reporting to the Team Leader, the Public Health Assistant will travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City to conduct vision screening on students assigned to Public, Non-Public and Charter Schools.

Requirements

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Completion of eleventh grade of high school, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing health-related or clerical duties.
• Education and/or experience that is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have completed the eleventh grade of high school.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Elementary Schools to conduct vision screening for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students.
• Screen children using the distance vision, hyperopia, near vision, color and fusion test.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment.
• Prepare referral forms to parents of children who failed screenings.
• Assist in follow-up, getting updated phone numbers from schools for children who fail the screening.
• Maintain and transport equipment to and from schools.
• Communicate to children and staff in a courteous manner and assist screening team leader as directed.
• Record, tally and enter screening data accurately into ASHR.
• Other duties as assigned by Program.
• City Wide travel and flexibility with location of assignment may be required based on programmatic needs.

Benefits

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees