Assistant Director, Community Engagement And Outreach

Applications to be submitted by July 02, 2024 Compensation Grade: M27 Compensation Details: Minimum: $102,577.00

• Maximum: $102,577.00 Annually Department (OPH) Office of Public Health About Health Research, Inc. Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities. HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners.
  
  HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships. Health Research, Inc. (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! Job Description:
  
  Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director, Community Engagement and Outreach to work within the Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health. The Assistant Director, Community Engagement and Outreach will assist in directing the design and implementation of a Community Engagement Strategy for the Office of Public Health that prioritizes engagement with populations in New York State facing health disparities, community based public health workforce, and community-based organizations. The incumbent will lead a team of regional community engagement and outreach professionals that will strengthen partnerships with community-based practitioners, workforce development institutions, rural health organizations, faith-based organizations, local governmental agencies, local businesses and/or community networks to ensure programs, and funding opportunities reach all communities in New York.
  
  The incumbent will work collaboratively across the Office of Public Health and the Department of Health to assess current community engagement efforts and build community engagement best practices in the areas of recruitment and workforce development, community capacity building, program development and grants administration. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience in the direction and/or management of a relevant program in a public health, health/human services, health regulatory program or community-based services organization; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; OR nine years of such experience. The years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
  
  At least three years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Preferred Qualifications At least five years of experience managing or developing and implementing health disparity services.
  
  At least three years of experience in the development of programming which address the social determinants of health. At least four years of experience in the development of written materials including program reports, monitoring reports, and evaluations, for State or Federal grants. At least four years of experience using data to inform program development.
  
  At least five years of experience working with community-based organizations representing diverse populations; Professional writing experience, including grant applications, peer-reviewed journal articles, white papers, or other professional writing, and presenting, including but not limited to public audiences, and scientific conferences and through virtual platforms and in-person meetings. Experience with equal opportunity and nondiscrimination as it relates to under-represented and underserved populations in healthcare - including but not limited to minority individuals, people and veterans with disabilities, and rural working groups. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and historically marginalized groups and understand the working knowledge of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on health care delivery to underserved and underrepresented communities 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.
  
  This position requires 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 Veterans www.healthresearch.org As the Executive Director of Health Research, Inc. (HRI), I would like to welcome you to HRI's career page. HRI's mission is to build a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs in support of the New York State Department of Health, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and other entities.
  
  This achievement is made possible through the recruitment of highly talented and qualified individuals. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, we at HRI pride ourselves on our longstanding dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This commitment is reflected in our equal opportunity employment policy:
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HRI embraces and values all dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to make HRI a welcoming environment and to best serve the needs of the various public health and research programs throughout New York State. HRI is committed to fostering a diverse pool of qualified candidates, and we warmly invite you to apply to any open position(s) that interest you.