Program Evaluation Specialist

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Division/Program Summary:
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. Asthma Case Management Program (ACMP) is a 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.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the team lead, supports the work of the asthma case manager within the schools. The Program Evaluation Specialist will be expected to provide health education, support and referrals for families of students with asthma. Communicate to OSH and community providers on asthma management and social services needs of students and families.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides technical assistance and support to the team.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the asthma case management program, presentations, and materials by utilizing entry and exit interviews and surveys, and other appropriate methods.
- Surveys the public, target populations, agency staff, and service providers to identify public health needs, problems, and available resources.
- Represents the agency at meetings with public health service providers and with other groups.
- Explains program/agency policies, objectives, and procedures to school officials.
- Provides technical assistance in the preparation of educational materials.
- Acts as liaison with other agencies within the school’s community.
- Works on special projects for the Office of School Health.
- Analyzes the training needs of programs.
- Provides public health education services and serves as liaison within the agency, with other City agencies, and to community groups.
- Staff must work in the Bronx.

Why you should work for us:

- 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!

Commitment to Equity:

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, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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