OSH Asthma Program Outreach Coordinator

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 1.3 million school aged children enrolled in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools in New York City. This is achieved through a combination of public health initiatives, case management, education, and direct clinical services. The Asthma Case Management Program (ACMP) isa comprehensive school-based initiative embedded in the OSH Medical Unit that provides individualized care coordination, education, and follow up for students with uncontrolled asthma. The program partners with families, school staff, and community healthcare providers to reduce asthma-related emergencies, improve daily symptom control, and support student attendance and academic success.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

- Coordinate with community-based organizations involved in community schools to facilitate the provision of services.
- Develop and administer an internship program within OSH ACMP in collaboration with NYC colleges and universities.
- Collaborate and develop strong relationships with local community-based organizations providing asthma case management services in communities to share best practices and link students and families enrolled in ACMP to wrap-around services.
- Update and maintain resource lists for ACMP case managers.
- Provide presentations, workshops, and trainings to community schools to parents, teachers, and students.
- Provide direct supervision to interns in schools to work within the school community and provide additional outreach services.
- Will be assigned to a field site when needed to coordinate/assist with conferences/presentations/ trainings.
- Prepares report and other written materials
- Assists in the evaluation and strategic planning of programs and presentations.
- Must support work in the Bronx

Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal 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, 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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