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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: A premium-free health insurance plan. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits. A public sector defined benefit pension plan. A tax-deferred savings program. A robust Worksite Wellness Program. 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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. 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; (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; or 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 above. For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the “Qualification Requirements” above, 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 In addition to meeting the “Qualification Requirements” above, 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. Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments and priorities. Experience working with professional staff at CBOs and Hospitals. Understanding of adult learning principles and ability to provide evidence-based training. Ability to design materials: flyers, handouts and questionnaires. Proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook calendar. Additional Information 55a Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for 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. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Commitment To Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr