Health Program Aide

Grant funded position. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available. Travel up to 10% of the time. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire. Hybrid work schedule available.

About the role

The Health Program Aide will provide administrative and programmatic support to staff responsible for strengthening pediatric prehospital emergency care and stroke activities, ensuring projects, initiatives, and events run smoothly and efficiently. The role involves coordinating stakeholders, providers, and community partners by organizing meetings, preparing materials, and supporting program deliverables to improve emergency care for children and stroke patients. The incumbent will assist with planning, logistics, communications, and reporting to ensure statewide initiatives achieve their objectives and EMS providers have access to necessary tools, training, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and programmatic support for pediatric prehospital emergency care and stroke initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and engage stakeholders, providers, and community partners.
• Support program deliverables to enhance emergency care for children and stroke patients.
• Assist with planning, logistics, communications, and reporting for statewide initiatives.
• Ensure EMS providers have access to tools, training, and resources for high-quality pediatric care.
• Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
• Associate’s degree in a related field and one year of general office, secretarial, or administrative experience; OR
• Three years of general office, secretarial, or administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medical services, healthcare, public health programs, or medical education development.
• Knowledge of New York State EMS systems, stroke, and pediatric patient care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Experience in data entry, tracking, or reporting.
• Experience managing surveys and engaging participants for timely responses.

Pay

Annual salary: $52,979. Positions in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Generous paid time off, including federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits through the New York State and Local Retirement System, with optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Post-retirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services.

About Health Research, Inc.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is a dynamic non-profit organization 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 is dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of New Yorkers through innovative partnerships and public health initiatives.