Public Health Assistant

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $20 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for creating and overseeing programs, policies, services, and environments that support the physical and socio-emotional health of New York City families and children. The division aims to promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family has the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department), established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. Its mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve their optimal health. The department offers a wide array of programs and services focused on various health aspects, including food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. The NYC Health Department serves as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Requirements

• ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SCHOOL HEALTH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI+ equity.

Responsibilities

• Support data entry and cleaning for the OSH Nursing Unit’s systems that keep and track employee information to ensure smooth operations and precise data to inform nursing operations.
• Support review, approval, and confirmation of vendor agency timesheets to ensure accurate payment and data on record for all contract nursing jobs.
• Maintain records and files.
• Consistently communicate with central and borough-based nursing staff as well as vendor agencies to obtain and track current nurse assignments and information.
• Create simple reports and analysis of data for internal and external use.
• Participate in agency wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

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.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED