Public Health Ambassador
Core
Conduct home visits and telephone follow-ups to provide health education on maternal and infant health, including breastfeeding, safe sleep, and chronic illness management for families in high-need NYC neighborhoods.
Role type
Public Health Ambassador (Home Visiting Program)
Builds
New Family Home Visits (NFHV) Initiative
Domain
Public Health / Maternal and Child Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Home visiting, health education, data collection, community outreach, environmental assessment, referral coordination
Preferred skills
Phlebotomy training, HIV counseling certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to distribute injury prevention items; perform telephone follow-ups for health education; conduct screenings and environmental assessments; collect and enter data; assist with multi-disciplinary team referrals; perform community outreach and program marketing.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requirements range from 6 months to 4 years experience)