Health Program Aide (JR-0001654)

Overview

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Health Program Aide will provide administrative support to the Regional Office Health Emergency Preparedness Program and staff, including administrative support for Division program planning and reporting activities.  Responsibilities will also include, but not be limited to developing and maintaining database, filing and other required office systems; coordinating and scheduling meetings and conference calls; making travel arrangements; preparing documents and reviewing work products; running/printing program reports; screening telephone calls and reviewing and prioritizing incoming correspondence; performing purchasing activities and coordinating and assisting with special projects.  Other appropriate duties as assigned.

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

Experience working in a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. FEMA IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System course completion certificate.

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.

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. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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!