Senior Health Program Coordinator (JR-0001193)

Overview

Responsibilities

The Senior Health Program Coordinator will work within the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention (OMH-HDP). The incumbent will contribute to the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities that promote health equity for racial and ethnic minorities in New York State as well as support populations with limited English proficiency, low health literacy, and/or those whose needs for culturally competent care are not being met.

The incumbent will also contribute toward activities that improve the understanding of health disparities among rural populations and LGBTQ+ populations, with a focus on minority areas, and will assist with raising awareness, increasing engagement, and aiding in efforts to address such disparities among these populations.

·       Responsibilities include and are not limited to: maintaining, developing, and expanding relationships with stakeholders; conducting listening sessions with communities, making presentations, and/or providing technical assistance and training to internal and external stakeholders with respect to the underlying causes of and potential solutions to health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, and rural and LGBTQ communities in New York State;
·       In the area of health literacy, provide training, contribute to developing guidance, contribute to convening and facilitating a DOH health literacy committee, and serving as a health literacy resource for OMH-HDP, NYS DOH, and the communities we serve.
·       Help to support language access needs across DOH, and support efforts such as educating communities about their right to language services in health care.

COVID-19 highlighted long-standing inequities that have systematically undermined the physical, social, economic, and emotional health of marginalized populations, including racial and ethnic minority populations, people living with disabilities, older adults, rural residents, and lower-income communities.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field. Experience working with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and/or foreign-born populations, rural communities, and/or LGBTQ+ communities.  Work experience addressing health disparities. Experience addressing or expertise in plain language, health literacy, and/or language access.   Experience in community outreach and engagement.  Experience preparing and providing presentations to and for diverse audiences.  Demonstrated proficiency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams.

 

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 25% 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!