CATCH Public Health Advisor

CATCH Public Health Advisor

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint program of the New York City Department of Education and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. OSH is responsible for promoting the health of the 1.3 million students enrolled in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools in New York City. Services to students include case management of chronic health problems, preventive health screening, urgent care, medication administration, preventive counseling, reproductive health services, health education, referral for care and assurance of ongoing effective treatment.

Job duties and responsibilities include preparing the clinical session, assisting clinician during the medical session, collecting and transmitting medical records, establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with school personnel, developing effective means for promoting the CATCH program, maintaining inventory of educational materials, assisting students with medication administration, documenting observations, ensuring medical equipment is functioning, and performing basic first aid.

Benefits include a premium-free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a Worksite Wellness Program. Work from home policy allows up to two days per week from home. Job security is provided compared to private sector employment.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. The department provides 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.