Outreach Assistant, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury...
Job description
Job Description The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Division of Environmental Health seeks an Outreach Assistant for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Serve as community liaison for the prevention of rabies, animal bites and the benefits of licensing your pets. Provide guidance to someone who has been bitten by an animal and what to do if they suspect possible exposure to rabies. Organize and provide training on the safe handling of animals by children and adults. Coordinate, track and triage animal bites reported by hospitals emergency rooms, urgent care...