Public Health Ambassador, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 03/20/2025

Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

Exam May Be Required

Department

MIRH Newborn Home Visiting

Salary Range:

$44,003.00 – $50,603.00

Job Description

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title or to those eligible candidates who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5116 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024 or PROMOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5541 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024

The NYC Department of Health is expanding access to home visiting services to improve maternal and child health, addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities. The program focuses on prenatal to postpartum care and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. We seek a leader who can inspire and empower others to achieve these goals.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Ensure all client referrals are promptly and appropriately assigned to home visiting staff.
Contact clients to conduct initial intakes, gather essential information, and schedule home visiting appointments.
Identify and connect clients to community resources that support women and families residing in shelters, addressing their unique needs.
Conduct home visits to perform follow-up assessments and surveys, distribute cribs, and provide other program materials to families, particularly those who have recently given birth
Offer screenings and health education on maternal and infant health topics, including breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, early childhood development, and environmental assessments.
Follow up with referral partners to obtain updates and outcomes for client referrals, ensuring comprehensive service coordination.
Collect, enter, and maintain accurate program data; monitor, review, and manage case assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
Actively participate in program-sponsored events, such as crib distribution initiatives, health fairs, and stakeholder training sessions.
Provide support to senior management by assisting with special projects, initiatives, and additional assignments as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Demonstrated expertise in community outreach, early childhood development, breastfeeding education, and/or maternal-child health education.
Proficiency in data collection and strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
License Requirements: A valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license is required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment if applicable.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish and/or French is strongly preferred.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

Established in 1805, 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. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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.

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER - 51191

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
2. 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 analyzing epidemiological data; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" 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 "1" above or six months of experience as described in "2" above.
Additional Requirements
A. 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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

Job ID

707671

Title code

51191

Civil service title

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Public Health Ambassador, Bureau Of Maternal Infant And Reproductive Health

Posted until

03/19/2026

Experience Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

Number of positions

Work location

42-09 28th Street

Category:
Health

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