PHADV I Screening /Optical

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Work from home options

City-wide job security

Job summary

A major public health organization in New York City is seeking a Public Health Adviser to conduct mandated vision screenings for students in public and charter schools across the city. This role involves working closely with students, providing critical health services, and ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping. Ideal candidates should possess a baccalaureate degree in health education or related fields and have experience in health promotion. The position includes comprehensive benefits and job security.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including twelve semester credits in health-related education.
• Experience in health promotion or disease prevention programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision screenings for students.
• Assist in scheduling vision services for schools.
• Record and enter screening data accurately.

Skills

Health education

Epidemiological data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health or related field

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary

The Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health (OSH) Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services to Pre‑K, kindergarten and first grade students throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Vision Program is partnered with Warby Parker, a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses. Warby Parker provides free eyeglasses to students who fail the vision screenings.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Public Health Adviser will travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City to conduct vision screening on students assigned to Public, Non‑Public and Charter Schools.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists team leader and/or optical vendor scheduling schools for mandated vision services.
• Assists school and optical vendor escorting students to designated vision testing area.
• Assists team leader and/or optical vendor creating a conducive testing environment.
• Act as liaison for Program in absence of Team Leader and reports any issues to Regional Supervisor.
• Import class lists/biographical information to Spot autorefractor device from ASHR.
• Provide vision screenings, using the Spot device.
• Screen students using a Snellen eye chart for distance vision, hyperopia +2.50 lenses, near vision test, color and fusion tests.
• Assist students selecting proper eyeglass frames.
• Refer students for any possible vision problems.
• Set up vision screening equipment at the beginning of each day and secure vision screening equipment when screening is completed.
• Complete referral forms issued to parents of students who fail screenings.
• Assist with follow‑up in obtaining updated phone numbers from schools for students who fail screenings, providing data daily to Follow‑up Unit.
• Maintain and transport vision screening equipment and supplies to and from schools.
• Communicate to students and staff in a courteous/professional manner and assist screening team leader as directed.
• Recording, tallying, and entering screening data accurately on student’s worksheets, Teacher’s yellow health cards (104s), screening log and ASHR (OSH automated student health record).
• Export screening data from Spot device to ASHR.
• Other duties as assigned by Program.
• City Wide travel and flexibility with location of assignment may be required based on programmatic needs.

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 based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax‑deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• 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.

Commitment to Equity

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.

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 [e-mail] or 347‑396‑6549.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to any of the above. 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 educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in point 1 above or six months of experience as described in point 2 above.

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 (School Health), Assignment Level I, or
• At least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.