Health Education Outreach Specialist I

Applications to be submitted by June 25, 2024 Compensation Grade: P16 Compensation Details: Minimum: $57,247.00

• Maximum: $57,247.00 Annually Department (OPH) CCH - Division of Family 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 The Health Education Outreach Specialist I will provide support for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of mass media and/or community outreach health education and promotion campaigns for specific target audiences on COVID-19 heath issues. Responsibilities will include: assisting with the production of both print and electronic media materials; assisting program staff in outreach efforts and targeting of appropriate community groups and populations; assisting with producing media packages on specific health programs and distribute to interested parties; assisting to prepare and/or edit health education and promotion materials for all media; gather information for the response to questions concerning programmatic issues; and assisting with preparations for press conferences, public announcements, and other events. The COVID-19 Health Disparities Program is designed to address the long-standing inequities that have systematically undermined the physical, social, economic, and emotional health of racial and ethnic minority populations and other population groups that are bearing a disproportionate burden of COVID-19.
  
  Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Communication, or a related field and one year of experience in a health education, public health, human services or health related program/organization; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience writing and editing materials for various audiences.
  
  Experience working with community-based organizations. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx. A bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Writing, Public Health or another related field.
  
  At least one year of experience in the preparation and distribution of materials in print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and/or electronic media (e.g., radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs). 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 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.