Public Health Assistant

Public Health Assistant

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Part-time

NYC-ALL BOROS

Exam may be required

SH Vision

$20.42 – $23.48

Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SCHOOL HEALTH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health (OSH) Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services to Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Vision Program is partnered with Warby Parker, a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses. Warby Parker provides free eyeglass to students who fails the vision screenings. Position Summary: Reporting to the Team Leader, the Public Health Assistant will travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City to conduct vision screening on students assigned to Public, Non-Public and Charter Schools. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Travel to Elementary Schools to conduct vision screening for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. - Screen children using the distance vision, hyperopia, near vision, color and fusion test. - Assist in setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment. - Prepare referral forms to parents of children who failed screenings. - Assist in follow-up, getting updated phone numbers from schools for children who fail the screening. - Maintain and transport equipment to and from schools. - Communicate to children and staff in a courteous manner and assists screening team leader as directed. - Record, tally and enter screening data accurately into ASHR. - Other duties as assigned by Program. *City Wide travel and flexibility with location of assignment may be required based on programmatic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or 2. Completion of eleventh grade of high school, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing health-related or clerical duties. 3. Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have completed the eleventh grade of high school.

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.