HRA AOP Analyst, Bureau of Vital Statistics

The Bureau of Vital Statistics is responsible for registering and certifying all birth, deaths, spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy in NYC. The bureau issues, analyzes and reports on 285,000 vital events each year. The bureau is a very large customer service operation, providing death certification services on a 24/7 basis, issuing more than 900,000 certified copies of birth and death records, and fulfilling hundreds of data requests annually.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Analyze and identify the common errors made by hospitals and patients when completing the Acknowledgement of Parentage (AOP) forms submitted to NYC DOHMH.
- Provide support and technical assistance to birthing registrars and hospital staff.
- Develop, coordinate and/or facilitate workshops for expectant families on child support and the AOP process at clinics or elsewhere.
- Develop and recommend documentation/material or resources to assist all stakeholders.
- Develop, coordinate and/or facilitate seminars, trainings, and workshops on the NYC Child Support Program and establishing parentage for clinic staff, nurses at birthing hospitals, community-based organizations, and others as appropriate.
- Participate in birth registrar quarterly calls.
- Complete all security and confidentiality trainings as set forth by HRA Office of Child Support Services (OCSS), if needed.
- Liaise with the NY State Division of Child Support Services or other appropriate State and City counterparts.
- Compile monthly reports on the number of hospitals and clinics visited and other metrics completed towards the goal of increasing the AOP submission rate.
- Collaborate with BVS offices conducting AOP reviews and analysis; collaborate with OQI colleagues on projects to improve data quality and operations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Master's degree or higher in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, or a closely allied field.
- Experience using statistical analytic programs, such as SAS, R, or STATA.
- Familiarity with vital event data attention to detail.
- Very good oral and written communication skills ability to work collaboratively.
- Very good customer service skills.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and PowerPoint

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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