Lead Home Visitor

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Newborn Home Visiting Program (NHVP), in an effort to promote the agency’s Take Care New York goal of “Having a Healthy Baby”, offers home visits to families with a new infant on breastfeeding and safe sleep practices; education on maternal and infant health issues; conducts home environmental assessments and makes referrals for health and social service supports.  NHVP serves families in the Neighborhood Health Action Centers in the South Bronx, North/Central Brooklyn, and East/Central Harlem. These neighborhoods and populations have among the highest rates of infant mortality and other poor health outcomes among children in New York City.  The Program has now expanded its reach as part of a new initiative to provide home visits to women in homeless shelters throughout the five boroughs.

The Lead Home Visitor will play a key role in conducting visits to mother's residing in Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters who have recently given birth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to mothers residing in Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters who have recently given birth.
• Provide instruction and health education on maternal and infant health issues, including breastfeeding, safe sleep, chronic illness education, and early childhood development.
• Conduct assessments of the living environment to ensure safety of household residents.
• Liaise with DHS staff for service coordination for women and families.
• Collect and enter data; monitor, review, and manage case assignments.
• Assess and assist families with navigation and connection to community resources.
• Visit partner maternity facilities post-partum units, identify and offer visits to eligible mothers.
• Participate in marketing the Program through community event; conduct neighborhood health assessments and/or surveys, and assist senior management in other assignments.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience conducting home visits Knowledge of maternal and infant health education Experience delivering health education to pregnant and parenting families Experience collecting client information and entering information into a data collection system Experience engaging with clinical and community-based providers Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient information 

Preferred Skills

• Home Visiting/community outreach experience; Maternal and child health and health education. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication; fluent English and Spanish or French preferred.
• The candidate should be a punctual, reliable worker with a record of meeting project goals and deadlines and the ability to multitask In addition this position requires travel utilizing public transportation, walking up steps and lifting items which are about 15 pounds.

LOCATION

1932 Arthur Avenue Bronx, New York 10457

HOURS

35 hours per week. This position will be funded through June 30, 2026, with possibility of extension.

 COMPENSATION

• Salary $35,000
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Fun hybrid office environment and passionate team
• Fun all staff events all year round
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

WORK SCHEDULE

9:00am – 5:00pm

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

TO APPLY

To apply, upload Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.