Public Health Advisor II, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

Open to permanent employees only.

The Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) envisions a world where all people live healthy, fulfilling sexual and reproductive lives, and where all children are wanted, born healthy, nurtured, and loved. To this end, the key goals of the Bureau are to promote early childhood development, improve sexual and reproductive health, and improve the health of mothers and infants. The Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) is dedicated to improving and reducing inequities in maternal, infant, and reproductive health outcomes through program policy and research initiatives. The Bureau strives to apply a sexual and reproductive and racial justice framework to our work, and fully engage community partners to move this work forward. DOHMH’s New Family Home Visits (NFHV) program will serve families from pregnancy through the postpartum period. A subset of families will also be offered labor and delivery support by a certified doula. NFHV incorporates a strong mental-health and chronic-disease focus, including screening for diabetes, hypertension, maternal depression, and anxiety, along with referrals to needed services. The citywide program will continue to serve families residing in DHS shelters as well as families residing in the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) neighborhoods and residents of NYCHA. These are neighborhoods and communities burdened by adverse maternal and child health outcomes will be prioritized; however, all first-time expectant parents are eligible.

We are seeking a candidate who is able to inspire, influence and enable others to achieve a specific mission and meet program goals.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited to:

The Public Advisor II (under the direction of the Supervising Public Health Advisor) will:

• Conduct visits to mother’s 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 in household residents
• 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
• May assume the duties of supervisor in their temporary absence to ensure the continuation of services
• Assist supervisor in case assignment of eligible clients 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 is needed. Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish or French preferred LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: A motor Vehicle Driver’s license valid in the State of New York is required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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! 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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; or
• 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
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• 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.

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.