NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Lead Home Visitor
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Public Health Adviser
Division/Program Summary
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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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, and early childhood development.
Conduct assessments of the living environment to ensure safety.
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 events, conduct neighborhood health assessments and/or surveys, and assist senior management in other assignments.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as premium‑free health insurance, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Programme.
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 contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, 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 analysing epidemiological data;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in item 2 above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to items 1, 2 or 3. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full‑time experience. However, all candidates must have a four‑year high‑school diploma or its equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in item 1 or six months of experience as described in item 2.
Additional Requirements
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, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.
Preferred Skills Experience working with low‑income families and/or families in a shelter setting, community outreach experience, early‑childhood development, breastfeeding and/or maternal‑child health education experience, data collection experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish or French preferred.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
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, and early childhood development.
Conduct assessments of the living environment to ensure safety.
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 events, conduct neighborhood health assessments and/or surveys, and assist senior management in other assignments.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as premium‑free health insurance, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Programme.
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 contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, 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 analysing epidemiological data;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in item 2 above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to items 1, 2 or 3. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full‑time experience. However, all candidates must have a four‑year high‑school diploma or its equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in item 1 or six months of experience as described in item 2.
Additional Requirements
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, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.
Preferred Skills Experience working with low‑income families and/or families in a shelter setting, community outreach experience, early‑childhood development, breastfeeding and/or maternal‑child health education experience, data collection experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish or French preferred.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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