Health Program Education Coordinator I (Continuing Education)
: Job Details :

Applications to be submitted by January 01, 2025Compensation Grade:P23Compensation Details:Minimum: $82,711.00 - Maximum: $82,711.00 AnnuallyDepartment(OPH) Office of Public HealthJob Description:In addition to the compensation above, this position is eligible for location pay ($4,000/year).ResponsibilitiesAre you ready to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact in our community? Health Research, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Health Program Education Coordinator I. In this position, you will contribute lead innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening and enhancing public health continuing education across New York State for the Office of Public Health. Your expertise in training and development, coupled with your knowledge of public health resources and services will ensure learning opportunities leading to positive health outcomes, and eliminating health disparities. The Health Program Education Coordinator I will work within the Division of Public Health Infrastructure's Public Health Continuing Education Unit. The incumbent will engage in various outreach strategies to New York State regional offices, district offices and local health departments to assess and support public health training and development needs of the workforce supporting the Office of Public Health to strengthen foundational public health skills across New York State. The goal of this work is to advance health equity, establish trust in marginalized communities, reduce health disparities, and improve outcomes for prioritized populations. The Health Program Education Coordinator I will aid in training and development work for the Office of Public Health that aim to develop and strengthen public health core competencies in New York's public health workforce. The incumbent will work collaboratively across the Office of Public Health to carry out continuing education best practices in the areas of public health, teaching and learning, and accessibility and equitability in knowledge sharing and acquisition. The incumbent will engage in public health communities of practice, review of learning management systems, collection and dissemination of learning opportunities, cross-sector communications, learning evaluation, and promotion of public health professional development. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing technical assistance for public health learners at all levels to ensure access to the learning opportunities that meet their needs.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field and three years of experience conducting training programs in health education, public health, health care, or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of adult teaching, professional development experience, or related experience (cultural education and docent management, public health educator, community health worker, nonprofit training, train-the-trainer etc.).
• At least three years of program evaluation and quality improvement including knowing when it is time to refresh and or retire programs.
• At least two years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple avenues of information for internal and external audiences and assuring they are accurate, congruent, and up to date.
• Demonstrated experience working with people of varying racial, ethnic, religious, neurodivergence, mixed accessibility, and socioeconomic backgrounds and intersectionality's.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community engagement and/or outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of public health issues, health literacy, and health equity.
• Experience developing and/or conducting trainings, workshops, office hours, communities of practice, learning plans, learning evaluations, and providing trainings for people of diverse backgrounds and varying intersectionality's.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to social justice, health equity, capacity building, and human rights.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• At least three years of experience developing and facilitating training and development that prioritizes the reduction of health disparities and included topics on trauma informed care and social determinants of health and its impact on a person's health and well-being.
• Demonstrated excellent oral/written communications, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
• Public health marketing and communications experience.
• At least two years hosting, and facilitating conferences, webinars or training series, technical experience with Web-Based video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, web-based participant engagement software and project management tools.

Conditions of EmploymentGrant 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.This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays. 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 Veteranswww.healthresearch.orgAbout 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!