Home Visitor BMIRH Newborn Home Visiting, Bureau Of Maternal Infant And Reproductive Health

Home Visitor Bmirh Newborn Home Visiting

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Public Health Adviser JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 recognize 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, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Conduct visits to mothers residing in Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters who have recently given birth.
• Provide instruction and health education on maternal and infant health issues, including breastfeeding, safe sleep, chronic illness education, and early childhood development.
• Conduct assessments of the living environment to ensure safety of household residents.
• Liaise with DHS staff for service coordination for women and families.
• Collect and enter data; monitor, review, and manage case assignments.
• Assess and assist families with navigation and connection to community resources.
• Visit partner maternity facilities post-partum units, identify and offer visits to eligible mothers.
• Participate in marketing the Program through community event; conduct neighborhood health assessments and/or surveys and assist senior management in other assignments.

Preferred skills: Experience in public health, particularly in maternal & child health, breastfeeding and/or early childhood development. Excellent communication and writing skills. Experience supervising staff and working independently. Experience in program management/planning and implementation. Experience working with health sector, non-profit organizations, hospitals and government agencies. Fluent in English and Spanish or French.

Why you should work for us:

• 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 full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy.
• 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.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on 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 is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.