New York State Department of Health · 4 hours ago
Public Health Field Services Representative 2 (NY HELPS) - 22806
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is dedicated to improving public health in New York. The Public Health Field Services Representative 2 will lead the CNYRO Field Unit, focusing on overseeing staff, conducting site visits, and ensuring compliance with immunization laws and practices.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform, and oversee staff who perform, on-site visits of Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider sites in the region and document visits in an online reporting system
Conduct follow-up activities to monitor corrective actions
Supervise, train and manage regional field staff, which includes conducting quality assurance of staff through review of completed site visit documents, and management of regional workload
Conduct contract management and provide technical assistance for local health department (LHD) contractors regarding improving immunization coverage and fostering collation activities
Train LHDs and healthcare providers on quality improvement processes, the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS), digital data loggers and vaccine storage unit temperature monitoring requirements, school immunization requirements, and other topics as identified and/or requested
Conduct immunization record reviews in schools (K-12th) and post-secondary institutions to monitor compliance with NYS immunization laws
Conduct visits to birthing hospitals within region to monitor compliance with administration of Hepatitis B post-exposure prophylaxis and to provide education and technical assistance with regards to perinatal hepatitis B prevention
Assist in follow-up of VFC storage unit temperature excursion reports as requested
Participate in meetings, committees, and trainings within the Division of Vaccine Excellence
Qualification
Required
Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Public Health Field Services Representative 2 (G23)
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Public Health Representative 4 (G23) and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as either a Public Health Field Service Representative 1 (G18) or a Public Health Representative 3 (G18)
A bachelor's degree in behavioral health/science, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biostatistics, biotechnology, chemistry, community health, counseling, education, epidemiology, health administration, health communication, health education, health promotion, health science, health and wellness, human services, humanities, infection control/prevention, microbiology, molecular biology, nursing, nutrition, occupational health, physical therapy, physics, pre-med, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, sociology, statistics, or substance abuse counseling
Three years of professional experience performing on-site public health program and service reviews, including provision of technical assistance, education, and outreach activities to ensure compliance with State and federal public health laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level
A master's or higher degree in behavioral health/science, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biostatistics, biotechnology, chemistry, community health, counseling, education, epidemiology, health administration, health communication, health education, health promotion, health science, health and wellness, human services, humanities, infection control/prevention, microbiology, molecular biology, nursing, nutrition, occupational health, physical therapy, physics, pre-med, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, sociology, statistics, or substance abuse counseling may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory professional experience
Preferred
Public health field experience
Experience working with county health officials and private health care providers
Knowledge of immunization and vaccine preventable disease
Highly motivated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to act independently while handling competing priorities in a high-volume work environment
Experience in monitoring government contracts
Working with stakeholder coalitions
Facilitating large groups and/or administration of health programs
Supervision of staff
Strong computer and database skills
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gildemeister
Associate Director of Nutrition Policy and Partnership
Lindsay Redmond
Administrative Assistant to Medicaid CFO
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