Asthma Care Team Lead - Public Health Supervisor

Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector defined benefit pension

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Job summary

City of New York's Office of School Health seeks a Special Consultant to supervise a team of asthma case workers, oversee case management plans, and coordinate trainings across NYC schools. This role supports high-risk students with asthma, collaborating with nurses and physicians to improve health outcomes and school attendance.

The position emphasizes public health leadership, education for families, and program evaluation within a joint Department of Education and Department of Health and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or 60 graduate semester credits in social work, psychology, health, rehabilitation, public health, psychiatric nursing or special education; plus one year of direct care experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus master's with at least 30 graduate credits in psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health, special education, psychiatric nursing, counseling, human services, health, rehabilitation, public administration, or business administration; plus two years of related experience.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience may be acceptable.
• For Assignment Level II, one additional year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of asthma case workers in schools across multiple locations.
• Monitor implementation of case management plans and outcomes.
• Develop and implement case management protocols as needed.
• Facilitate group case reviews with case management, OSH nurses and physicians.
• Serve as an educational resource for students and families regarding asthma treatment and control.
• Coordinate ongoing trainings and support for asthma case management.

Skills

Public health principles

Strong communication

Education

MSW or 60 grad credits

30 grad credits in related fields

Job description

City of New York's Office of School Health seeks a Special Consultant to supervise a team of asthma case workers, oversee case management plans, and coordinate trainings across NYC schools. This role supports high-risk students with asthma, collaborating with nurses and physicians to improve health outcomes and school attendance.

The position emphasizes public health leadership, education for families, and program evaluation within a joint Department of Education and Department of Health and