Public Health Representative II
About The Position
The Public Health Representative II will be responsible for assisting the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), and Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) by providing technical assistance with priority traffic safety and injury prevention programs across NYS as determined by the partners. The incumbent will work across all traffic safety and injury programs in collaboration with NYS DOH staff and external partners to help support the promotion of equitable outreach and education in prioritized and targeted communities throughout NYS. This position will support NYS DOH and GTSC partners and provide technical assistance and assistance in planning, building, educating, and providing training activities in priority areas as determined by NYS DOH and GTSC. The incumbent will provide support to senior level staff that ensure all public information and outreach activities are being planned, coordinated, conducted, achieved, and evaluated in a timely manner. The incumbent will also serve as a liaison between NYS DOH and GTSC regarding project deliverables; will be responsible for assisting with project activities; reporting; and performing other appropriate related duties.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization, that includes providing direct patient/client services, performing regulatory activities, conducting epidemiological research, and/or direct clinical care as a healthcare provider, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience.
- A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- A valid driver’s license in good standing is required for areas not served by public transportation.
- 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
- Experience or knowledge of adult and childhood traffic safety and injury prevention.
- Master's degree in public health or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge around the shared risks and protective factors approach in public health.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical assistance with priority traffic safety and injury prevention programs across NYS
- Supporting the promotion of equitable outreach and education in prioritized and targeted communities throughout NYS
- Providing technical assistance and assistance in planning, building, educating, and providing training activities in priority areas
- Supporting senior level staff to ensure all public information and outreach activities are being planned, coordinated, conducted, achieved, and evaluated in a timely manner
- Serving as a liaison between NYS DOH and GTSC regarding project deliverables
- Assisting with project activities and reporting
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
