Public Health Specialist I

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc., is seeking a Public Health Specialist I. The Public Health Specialist I will work within the Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention (BOHIP), and support and collaborate with federal, state, local, and not-for-profit organizations to utilize data in prioritizing injury prevention programs in targeted high-risk populations throughout New York State.

The Public Health Specialist I will assist and provide support to subject matter experts to promote and disseminate BOHIP's preventive messaging to high-risk injury communities and those in greatest economic and social need and/or living with disabilities. The incumbent will assist with outreach by promoting BOHIP's materials at meaningful engagements in targeted communities.

This meaningful work will contribute towards increasing public awareness to help reduce injuries and deaths in New York State.

This position will be part of a dynamic team whose mission is to build safer communities in New York State. Come be part of the BOHIP team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, a related Social Science, Epidemiology, or another related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of experience in a public health, human services, or health related program/organization field; OR four years of such experience.

Travel, 25%-50% of the time will be required. A valid driver's license in good standing is required for areas not served by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

General injury prevention work experience or demonstrated knowledge. Knowledge around the shared risk and protective factor approach in public health. Demonstrated experience working with varied populations. Demonstrated excellent writing skills. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

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 25%-50% of the time will be required. A valid driver's license in good standing is required for areas not served by public transportation.

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 be available.

This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

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, HRIplays 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.