Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (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:
The Public Health Adviser plays an integral role in providing preventative health services for students in NYC schools. Reporting to the Follow-Up Unit Supervisor, the Public Health Adviser will reach out to parents, vision professionals, and schools on issues related to the student’s vision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: ...