Asthma Case Manager, Office of School Health

Job Description

Public Health Educator I-51110 Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Public Health Educator or to those who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR Exam No. 5119 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024.

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply. The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint Program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responsible for promoting the health of the 1.3 million school children enrolled in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools in the New York City. Services to students include case management of chronic health problems, preventive health screening, urgent care, medication administration, preventive counseling, health education, referral for care and assurance of ongoing effective treatment. OSH has been the provider of public health services in the schools for 100 years.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

The Asthma Health Educators will be expected to provide health education, support and referrals for families of students with asthma and communicate to OSH and community providers on asthma management and social services needs of students and families.

Under the supervision of Asthma Program Consultant Social Worker, the Asthma Health Educators will:
- Provide direct education to students and families on asthma control measures
- Participate in case management meetings with OSH physicians and nurses to consult on student and families enrolled in the program to ensure all needs are being addresses and services coordinated
- Provide appropriate referrals for families for social support and pest control
- Lead educational sessions for families and school staff as needed
- Work closely with school and community-based organization staff on family engagement and school-wide education on asthma
- Communicate to gather and share information with external providers and partners to better coordinate care for students
- Record all activities in the electronic student health record (ASHR).

Preferred Skills:
- Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good Management and organizational skills
- Oral communicator and public speaking skills.

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, f