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:

• 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:

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