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New York, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SOCIAL WORKER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary:
The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHEW) unifies and strengthens the Departments lines of work directed at eliminating racial inequities for preventable health conditions which are rooted in historical and contemporary injustices and discrimination including racism. CHECWs aim is to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality with a focus on chronic disease by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. The goal of this renewed approach is to increase placedbased investments in priority neighborhoods with community programming and services based on epidemiology; influence and leverage the health system to promote wholeperson care; and intensify the agencys approach to tackle big salt and sugar big tobacco the built environment and other determinants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop implement and document care plans to help participants achieve and sustain good asthma control and meet achievement milestones.
Monitor child and family outcomes. Conduct inperson and overthe phone assessment to identify track and address medical and social needs as well as barriers to good asthma control.
Provide case management services to ensure that children with asthma receive appropriate medical care are able to adhere to their treatment plans and maintain a home environment free of asthma triggers.
Enter participant data and progress notes in database for timely and ongoing program evaluation.
Participate in regular case reviews with the asthma team including Pediatrician and Licensed Clinical Worker.
Plan and conduct community outreach activities to meet program targets for participant recruitment and enrollment.
Conduct communitybased asthma education and trainings including Asthma 101 presentations and trainings.

Why you should work for us:

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
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 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.

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 antitobacco 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 from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic 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!

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 individuals 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 SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.


Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

License Requirements
You will be required to have a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment. This license must be presented to the appointing officer at the time of appointment or if it is obtained after appointment at the time it is received. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

If you fail to obtain your LMSW or LCSW license within one year of the date of appointment your probationary period will be automatically extended for six months. If you fail to obtain the required license by the end of 18 months of service you will be terminated.

Special Note

Section 424a of the New York Social service Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with childcare responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no childcare responsibilities.


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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

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