NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Case Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Case Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
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The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. Twofold goals: 1) identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure appropriate treatment; 2) ensure high‑risk individuals are identified and treated, preventing progression to TB disease.
Position Summary Reporting to the Supervising Public Health Advisor and/or the Regional Manager, and working with an interdisciplinary team, as a Public Health Advisor (aka Case Manager) you will manage cases from report to completion of treatment. Responsibilities include interviewing & educating patients, communicating with medical providers, coordinating care, collecting data, updating the TB registry, conducting home visits, and participating in QA reviews.
Duties
Interview and educate patients diagnosed with or receiving medical evaluation for tuberculosis.
Elicit, locate, and test individuals exposed to tuberculosis disease to prevent further spread.
Perform surveillance activities, including administering diagnostic tests for TB and collecting/transporting specimens.
Conduct home visits for case management activities, test and educate persons exposed to infectious patients; locate and return lost patients to medical follow‑up; assess the home environment.
Observe patients with a communicable disease ingesting prescribed medication.
Make site visits to hospitals and private medical offices to conduct record reviews and extract data.
Manage and monitor patients with presumptive TB disease, confirmed disease, and contacts from diagnosis through completion of treatment or final status determination.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of public health or health care delivery; strong communication and organization skills.
Team‑oriented work style.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working in community, social service, mental or public health settings.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees receive:
A premium‑free health insurance plan saving over $10,000 annually (2024 assessment).
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s union/benefit fund.
A public‑sector defined‑benefit pension plan.
A tax‑deferred savings program.
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to stay healthy.
Work‑From‑Home Policy: Up to two days per week may be allowed, depending on the position.
Job Security: Greater security than many private‑sector roles, contributing to NYC’s health for all New Yorkers.
About the Department Established in 1805, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving NYC’s health. Its mission is to safeguard health for every resident, cultivating a city where everyone can achieve optimal health. It provides programs across food & nutrition, anti‑tobacco, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family & child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. From historic public health initiatives to modern pandemics, NYC Health Department serves as a global leader in public health innovation.
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 free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
Bachelor’s degree and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing interviews, field investigations, health risk assessments, referrals, or epidemiological data analysis; or
Four‑year high school diploma or equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in (2); or
Education and/or experience equivalent to (1), (2) or (3); undergraduate college credit can substitute for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of full‑time experience. All candidates must have a four‑year high school diploma or equivalent, and either twelve semester credits or six months experience.
Additional Requirements
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or one additional year of experience as described in Application Requirement (2).
55(a) Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss with the agency representative during the interview.
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Case Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
role at
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene .
The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. Twofold goals: 1) identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure appropriate treatment; 2) ensure high‑risk individuals are identified and treated, preventing progression to TB disease.
Position Summary Reporting to the Supervising Public Health Advisor and/or the Regional Manager, and working with an interdisciplinary team, as a Public Health Advisor (aka Case Manager) you will manage cases from report to completion of treatment. Responsibilities include interviewing & educating patients, communicating with medical providers, coordinating care, collecting data, updating the TB registry, conducting home visits, and participating in QA reviews.
Duties
Interview and educate patients diagnosed with or receiving medical evaluation for tuberculosis.
Elicit, locate, and test individuals exposed to tuberculosis disease to prevent further spread.
Perform surveillance activities, including administering diagnostic tests for TB and collecting/transporting specimens.
Conduct home visits for case management activities, test and educate persons exposed to infectious patients; locate and return lost patients to medical follow‑up; assess the home environment.
Observe patients with a communicable disease ingesting prescribed medication.
Make site visits to hospitals and private medical offices to conduct record reviews and extract data.
Manage and monitor patients with presumptive TB disease, confirmed disease, and contacts from diagnosis through completion of treatment or final status determination.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of public health or health care delivery; strong communication and organization skills.
Team‑oriented work style.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working in community, social service, mental or public health settings.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees receive:
A premium‑free health insurance plan saving over $10,000 annually (2024 assessment).
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s union/benefit fund.
A public‑sector defined‑benefit pension plan.
A tax‑deferred savings program.
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to stay healthy.
Work‑From‑Home Policy: Up to two days per week may be allowed, depending on the position.
Job Security: Greater security than many private‑sector roles, contributing to NYC’s health for all New Yorkers.
About the Department Established in 1805, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving NYC’s health. Its mission is to safeguard health for every resident, cultivating a city where everyone can achieve optimal health. It provides programs across food & nutrition, anti‑tobacco, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family & child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. From historic public health initiatives to modern pandemics, NYC Health Department serves as a global leader in public health innovation.
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 free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
Bachelor’s degree and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing interviews, field investigations, health risk assessments, referrals, or epidemiological data analysis; or
Four‑year high school diploma or equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in (2); or
Education and/or experience equivalent to (1), (2) or (3); undergraduate college credit can substitute for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of full‑time experience. All candidates must have a four‑year high school diploma or equivalent, and either twelve semester credits or six months experience.
Additional Requirements
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or one additional year of experience as described in Application Requirement (2).
55(a) Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss with the agency representative during the interview.
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