Training Specialist

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is expanding home visiting in NYC and streamlining how providers, organizations, and community residents can access quality home-visiting services. The goal is to improve maternal and child health well-being by matching families’ assessed risks to evidence-based (EB) or evidence-generating (EG) home visiting (HV) models that are most appropriate for them based on their needs, and to connect them to other resources as needed. Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities create disparate outcomes in certain neighborhoods as compared with the rest of the city, and providing services beginning in the prenatal through postpartum period is vital to improving these outcomes. In addition, recent attention to inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in New York City, points to the need for more respectful maternity care and greater agency for people during childbirth, both of which the program’s staff will facilitate, in partnership with community stakeholders. DOHMH’s New Family Home Visits (NFHV) program will serve families from pregnancy through the postpartum period. NFHV incorporates a strong mental‑health and chronic‑disease focus, including screening for diabetes, hypertension, maternal depression, and anxiety, along with referrals to needed services. We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate leadership and is able to inspire, influence, and enable others to achieve a specific mission and meet program goals. Job Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with internal partners to design, develop and offer training and technical assistance curriculum, materials and protocols that focus on best practice; evidence based, and evidence-informed programs; and is responsible for conducting research on community resources, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and assessment of community home visiting program models. Ensure Program model fidelity and professional development through the provision of technical assistance and training in program implementation; including but not limited to maternal child health, breastfeeding, early childhood development (socio‑emotional, language), and home visiting program models. Training topics will vary and will require research and consultation with subject matter experts. Support special projects that are developed as part of the New Family Home Visits Program as well as other duties in relation to training, resource coordination, protocol implementation, technical assistance and information/awareness on new and or existing community services, resources and programs. Review program plans and make recommendations on and assist with the development of policies, procedures and protocols. Provide interpretation of complex issues that will address efforts to bridging evidence-based/informed practices and service coordination for the NFHV Program. Prepare reports, maintain records and support evaluation activities including pre/posttest tool design, data collection and analysis of process, content and outcome measures. Why you should work for us City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program. A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 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. Public Health Educator – 51110 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, 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! Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in: (a) developing public health education programs, including identifying target populations, conducting needs assessments, designing educational materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, and evaluating health education programs; (b) presenting public health education programs; and/or (c) counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning; A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: public health education, education, public/community health administration, public administration or business administration and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above. Assignment Level Requirements For Assignment Level II: candidates must have two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience, for a total of four years of experience for candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and two years for candidates with a master's degree. For Assignment Level III: candidates must have three additional years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above, for a total of five years of experience for candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and three years for candidates with a master's degree; at least one year of which, in either case, must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Preferred Skills Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments and priorities. Experience working with professional staff at CBOs and Hospitals. Possesses an understanding of adult learning principles and can provide training and technical assistance that is evidence based and/or evidence informed. Ability to design materials: flyers, handouts and questionnaires. Demonstrates discretion and can work with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires an individual who can work independently and should also have strong analytic, writing and verbal communication skills, and possess excellent computer skills (Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook calendar). The Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) is dedicated to improving and reducing inequities in maternal, infant and reproductive health outcomes through program, policy and research initiatives. The Bureau strives to apply a sexual and reproductive justice and racial justice framework to our work, and to fully engage community partners to move this work forward. 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 studentaid.gov/pslf. Residency Requirement NewYorkCity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr