Team Leader

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SPECIAL CONSULTANT (MHSS) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. 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. The 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 Under the general direction of the Special Consultant Level 2, the Special Consultant (Mental Health) – 51001 will provide case management consultation, support and supervision to the case workers and program evaluation specialist assigned to high‑risk students with asthma in the Bronx. Job Duties And Responsibilities Supervise a team of asthma case workers in schools across multiple locations. Monitor implementation of case management plans and their outcomes. Develop and implement case management protocols as needed. Facilitate group case reviews with case management, OSH nurses and physicians. Serve as an educational resource for students and families regarding asthma treatment and control. Coordinate ongoing trainings and support for asthma case management. Benefits Premium‑free health insurance plan. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. Tax‑deferred savings program. Worksite Wellness Program offering resources and opportunities to stay healthy. Work from Home policy: up to two days per week, depending on the position. Job security compared to the private sector. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and either: A Master’s degree in Social Work or 60 graduate semester credits in social work, psychology, health, rehabilitation, public health, psychiatric nursing or special education; plus one year of full‑time, satisfactory experience providing direct care in a social, psychiatric, health, mental retardation/developmental disabilities or substance abuse/chemical dependency/alcoholism agency or in the administration of a program providing direct care, or as a consultant on program planning or evaluation for such services; A Master’s degree of at least 30 graduate semester credits in psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health, special education, psychiatric nursing, counseling, human services, health, rehabilitation, public administration, or business administration; plus two years of experience as described above; A satisfactory combination of education and experience; candidates without either a Master’s degree as described above or at least 60 graduate semester credits must have a baccalaureate degree and one year of actual experience, and a combination of graduate credits and additional experience to equal 60 credits or 2 years of experience. NOTE: For assignment to Assignment Level II, in addition to meeting the above qualification requirements, all candidates must have one additional year of experience described above. Preferred Skills Knowledge of public health principles and practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 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 two 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene