Health Program Education Coordinator I (Continuing Education)

$82,711 - $82,711/Yr

Health Research - New Rochelle, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New Rochelle, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

In addition to the compensation above, this position is eligible for location pay ($4,000/year). 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative change and make a lasting impact in the community.
• Contribute to innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening public health continuing education across New York State.
• Engage in outreach strategies to assess and support public health training and development needs.
• Advance health equity and improve outcomes for prioritized populations.
• Aid in training and development work to strengthen public health core competencies.
• Collaborate across the Office of Public Health to implement continuing education best practices.
• Engage in public health communities of practice and promote professional development.
• Provide technical assistance for public health learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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.

Nice-to-haves

• At least five years of adult teaching or professional development experience.
• At least three years of program evaluation and quality improvement experience.
• At least two years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple avenues of information for internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community engagement and outreach initiatives.
• Experience developing and conducting trainings and workshops.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to social justice and health equity.
• Public health marketing and communications experience.
• At least two years hosting and facilitating conferences or webinars.

Benefits

• 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 for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement Benefits - Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System.
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs.