PHADV Screening​/Optical

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

The Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health (OSH) Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services to Pre‑K, kindergarten and first grade students throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Vision Program is partnered with Warby Parker, a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses. Warby Parker provides free eyeglasses to students who fail the vision screenings.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Public Health Adviser will travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City to conduct vision screening on students assigned to Public, Non‑Public and Charter Schools.

• Assists team leader and/or optical vendor scheduling schools for mandated vision services.
• Assists school and optical vendor escorting students to designated vision testing area.
• Assists team leader and/or optical vendor creating a conducive testing environment.
• Act as liaison for Program in absence of Team Leader and reports any issues to Regional Supervisor.
• Import class lists/biographical information to Spot autorefractor device from ASHR.
• Provide vision screenings, using the Spot device.
• Screen students using a Snellen eye chart for distance vision, hyperopia +2.50 lenses, near vision test, color and fusion tests.
• Assist students selecting proper eyeglass frames.
• Refer students for any possible vision problems.
• Set up vision screening equipment at the beginning of each day and secure vision screening equipment when screening is completed.
• Complete referral forms issued to parents of students who fail screenings.
• Assist with follow‑up in obtaining updated phone numbers from schools for students who fail screenings, providing data daily to Follow‑up Unit.
• Maintain and transport vision screening equipment and supplies to and from schools.
• Communicate to students and staff in a courteous/professional manner and assist screening team leader as directed.
• Recording, tallying, and entering screening data accurately on student’s worksheets, Teacher’s yellow health cards (104s), screening log and ASHR (OSH automated student health record).
• Export screening data from Spot device to ASHR.
• Other duties as assigned by Program.
• City Wide travel and flexibility with location of assignment may be required based on programmatic needs.

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax‑deferred savings program.
• 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.

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,  or 347‑396‑6549.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or…