Health Program Aide (JR-0001154)

Overview

Job Description:

 

Responsibilities

The Health Program Aide will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health’s HRI-funded programs and staff. The position will support staff by assisting with updating and tracking administrative tasks, coordinating meeting logistics and staffing schedules, and tracking progress towards grant deliverables as appropriate. The position responsibilities will also include but are not limited to compiling and filing applications and reports, assisting with travel and other approval packages, updating administrative tracking tools, drafting outreach correspondences, monitoring shared mailboxes, assisting with general organizational effort (such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Resource Libraries), and performing other appropriate related duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Or an Associate’s in a related field and one year of general office experience, secretarial or administrative experience; OR three years of such experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, public administration, or another relevant field, or post-baccalaureate certification or higher in a public health or public administration area (maternal and child health, health disparities, etc.). Demonstrated experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Power Point) in preparation of documents, graphs, slides, presentations. Demonstrated experience with MS Excel and/or Access (or similar programs) for spreadsheet and database management. Experience with maintaining calendars and appointments for multiple program staff. Experience with administrative support within a health-related setting. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and experience working within a team setting. Work experience with maternal, infant, and child services, and/or services provided for victims and survivors of sexual assault.

 

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. 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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! 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.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

·       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;

·       And so much more!