Public Health Advisor I / Liaison (Part-Time), Bureau of School Health

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Liaison to provide clerical and administrative support within the Division of Family and Child Health. This role involves maintaining health records, coordinating staffing, and participating in emergency preparedness activities. Candidates should be committed to social justice and equity.

Benefits

Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Remote work up to two days per week

Qualifications

• Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. Passport, Green Card, Driver’s license).
• Current resume.
• Proof of NYC residency within the last 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to supervisors and staff.
• Create and update school health records.
• Coordinate with nursing agencies for coverage.

Skills

Clerical Support

Communication

Coordination

Data Management

Education

Proof of education as per civil service requirements

Job description

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, aiming for a city where everyone can realize their full health potential, regardless of background or circumstances.

As a renowned public health agency, we have a history of pioneering public health programs, advancing scientific knowledge, and responding to crises like yellow fever in 1822 and the COVID-19 pandemic. We serve as a leader in population health strategy, policy, and planning, impacting both national and international health policies. Our work spans food and nutrition, tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice.

Our agency's five strategic priorities, shaped after the COVID-19 emergency, are:

1. Enhancing preparedness and response to health emergencies with faster decision-making, transparent communication, and stronger surveillance systems.
2. Addressing chronic and diet-related diseases, childhood obesity, diabetes, and transforming food systems for better nutrition and access.
3. Tackling mental health issues, including overdose deaths and youth mental health systems.
4. Reducing black maternal mortality and becoming a model city for women's health.
5. Mobilizing against the health impacts of climate change.

Our diverse team of over 7,000 members is committed to equity, recognizing and dismantling racism’s impacts on health. In 2021, the NYC Board of Health declared racism a public health crisis, and we continue to work with communities to improve access to health services and reduce disparities.

Program and Job Description

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) oversees programs that support physical and socio-emotional health, primary and reproductive health services, health equity, and social justice for NYC families and children. The division includes the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. Our vision is that every child, woman, and family realizes their full health and development potential. We strongly encourage applicants committed to social justice, especially racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity.

Duties

• Under the guidance of the Borough Nursing Director, the Liaison will provide clerical and administrative support to supervisors, nurses, and staff.
• Create and update school health records.
• Coordinate with nursing agencies and central office for nursing coverage.
• Provide regional staffing updates and collaborate with central office.
• Maintain accurate information in the Agency Nurse Tracking System (ANT).
• Collect and transmit records from the field to central office.
• Update databases and reports as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school personnel.
• Participate in team development and planning meetings.
• Assist with special nursing events and field staffing updates.
• Provide information via phone, schedule appointments, and follow-up as needed.
• Perform duties as a Public Health Adviser (51191), Assignment Level I, if required.
• Participate in agency-wide Emergency Preparedness activities.

Application Requirements

Please bring the following documents to your interview:

• Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. Passport, Green Card, Driver’s license).
• Proof of education as per civil service requirements.
• Current resume.
• Proof of NYC residency within the last 60 days (e.g., utility bill).

Additional documentation may be required, such as transcripts or licenses. After the interview, if selected, you will need to produce original documents and your Social Security card at onboarding.

Additional Information

• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs; visit StudentAid.gov/PSLF for details.
• Final appointment subject to Office of Management & Budget approval.
• Position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.