Program Coordinator I (Metropolitan Area)

Health Research Incorporated • Central Islip, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator I (Metropolitan Area) will coordinate outreach and technical assistance activities in support of public health workforce awareness in the Metropolitan Area Region (i.e., 10 counties and the Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO)). This includes supporting initiatives such as K-12 engagement, apprenticeships, fellowships, externships and internships in collaboration with local health departments (LHDs), academic institutions and other regional, state, local and community -based partners. At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in program coordination; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• At least one year of the experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the general experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working on public health program planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated professional experience engaging with academic institutions in, which may include K-12 programs and institutions of higher education (colleges, and universities).
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with local health departments on public health programming.
• Demonstrated recruitment experience in health care, public health, nursing, and/or clinical positions.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with the LHDs, K-12 programs, institutions of higher education, and other workforce partners in the 10 counties of the Metropolitan Area.
• Working with LHDs and community-based partners to design and establish internships, fellowships and externship opportunities, and providing ongoing support to the LHDs as they implement these programs.
• Coordinating and providing technical assistance support to partners and participants including providing training.
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of memoranda of understanding with public health institutions of higher education in the region.
• Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of participants and their placements.
• Communicating regularly and providing ongoing support to host organizations, supervisors and participants, including identifying current gaps and areas for continuous quality improvement.
• Creating and providing oversight for professional development programming for participants.
• Promoting public health workforce awareness programs in the region including at career fairs and community events.
• Other appropriate related duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree