Public Health Advisor I - Pre-K Team (Part-Time), Bureau of School Health

About the position The Public Health Advisor I - Pre-K Team position within the Bureau of School Health at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a part-time role focused on promoting the health and well-being of children in the city. The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) oversees various programs aimed at enhancing physical and socio-emotional health, ensuring access to primary and reproductive health services, and advocating for health equity and social justice. The DFCH envisions a future where every child, woman, and family can achieve their full health potential, and this role is integral to that mission. In this position, the Public Health Advisor will travel to elementary schools and community-based organizations to conduct vision screenings for students. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment, assisting students in selecting appropriate eyeglasses, and accurately recording and entering screening data into the Office of School Health's database. The advisor will also prepare referral packets for parents of students who fail the screenings and maintain communication with schools to ensure updated contact information for follow-ups. The role requires collaboration with the Screening Team Leader and involves educating parents about the importance of prescribed eyeglasses for their children. Public Health Advisors assigned to the Eyeglasses Unit will also be responsible for inventorying, processing, delivering, and distributing eyeglasses to students across the city. This position not only supports the health of children but also contributes to the broader goals of the NYC Health Department in safeguarding public health and promoting wellness in the community.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Elementary Schools and Community-Based Organizations (CBO) to conduct vision screening.

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• Assist in setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment for vision screenings.

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• Assist students in selecting proper eye frames donated by Warby Parker.

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• Record, tally, and enter screening data accurately into the Office of School Health's database known as ASHR (Automated Student Health Record).

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• Prepare referral packets for parents of students who fail screenings.

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• Attain updated telephone numbers from schools for students who fail vision screenings.

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• Schedule visits to public schools and assist the optometrist at each scheduled session.

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• Maintain and transport equipment to and from schools.

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• Communicate with students and staff in a courteous manner and assist the Screening Team Leader as directed.

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• Identify appropriate methods for reaching parents and encouraging them to follow up on their child's failed screenings.

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• Inventory, process, deliver, and distribute eyeglasses to students citywide and assist with educating parents about the need for prescribed glasses.

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.

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• 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.

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• 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 the previous requirement.

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• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with children in a health-related field.

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• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.

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• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.

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• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.

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• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

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• Tax-deferred savings program.

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• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep employees healthy.

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