CATCH Reproductive Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health

Public Health Adviser (School Health) II-51195 – Open to candidates who are permanent.

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 (OSH), and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize 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.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Under the supervision of the Public Health Educator Supervisor and the CATCH Program Director, the Public Health Advisor 2:

• Work with health care team to implement outreach and health education activities in school settings
• Know how to present information in a social/reproductive justice framework
• Assist the Supervisor in the development of reproductive health workshops for high school students
• Work with the health education team to facilitate health education sessions (classroom, small group or individual) to student population with special emphasis on adolescent sexuality and reproductive health
• Develop relationships between medical room and community-based clinics, facilitating adolescents in obtaining reproductive health services
• Coordinate and assists with follow-up with students who have missed appointments with the school nurse, nurse practitioner or physician
• Create and maintains programmatic educational materials at various program sites
• Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) and other systems to maintain adequate student health records
• Develop effective means for publicizing the reproductive health education program through the school community
• Utilize appropriate multi-media teaching aids (electronic and print) in both publicizing and conducting the CATCH program
• Assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of special health education events and campaigns within school campuses (Sex Education for All Month, Healthy Relationship Month, STI Awareness Month, World AIDS Day, etc.)
• Maintain effective professional relationships with school staff, colleagues, and supervisors to meet the needs of the program
• Contribute to project program planning and evaluation by maintaining up-to-date records, filling out required statistical forms and entering program data into electronic systems as required
• Participate in all mandated NYC DOHMH and OSH trainings and professional development sessions. Participate in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness
• Perform other related responsibilities as required

Preferred Skills

• Some Health Education experience
• Knowledge of or experience with School Health
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults; ability to have sensitivity when working with all racial, disability, linguistic and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to travel citywide and work occasional nights and weekends.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• 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 and
• 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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL - 51195

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, 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 or university, 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 approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization 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

• 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 (School Health), 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

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.