Public Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health

Public Health Adviser (School Health)

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 balance.
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please…