5 Public Health jobs in Niskayuna

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
**: Community Health Worker; CHWB - St. Peter's Hospital - Part Time; 20 hours per week**
**POSITION PURPOSE:**
This position works in collaboration with the Community Health and Well-Being Team, as well as Human Resources and Community Based Organization
**Position Highlights:**
+ **Recognized leader:** Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
+ **Quality of Life:** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
+ **Advancement:** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
+ **Work/Life:** Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
+ **We offer great Benefits including** : Competitive Pay, Paid Leave. Shift Differentials, just to name a few.
**Narrative:**
Grant funded position.
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker, who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkable understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship with the community enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between the SPHP and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. In this position, the CHW will serve as a "success coach" for newly hired front line colleagues at St. Peter's Health Partners. The CHW/Success Coach will provide support to ensure colleagues feel supported in their new role. A CHW builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as mentoring, providing community resources and advocacy for colleagues.
Acts as a mentor and resource to newly hired colleagues, in frontline positions, in order to navigate the onboarding process. Builds and maintains strong relationships with newly hired colleagues to facilitate successful onboarding and job retention. Facilitates or conducts enrollment in available internal and community services, unmet social needs, such as food assistance, transportation and access to health care, educational opportunities.
Serves as a liaison between human resources and colleagues to facilitate open lines of communication.
Provides in-service education to service community-based organizations on the role of a CHW/Success Coach.
Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community services and resources; maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in community meetings.
Uses Social Care tools via The Community Resource and Unite Us platforms for coordination of services.
Completes timely and accurate documentation of services provided to colleagues via electronic platform. Documents notes, activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by individuals in an effective manner.
Assists with data collection and interpretation relevant to understanding outcomes of services provided.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
1. High School Diploma / associate's degree preferred. One to three (1-3 years) of community involvement experience. Ability to earn a CHW certificate is preferred. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
2. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.
3. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
4. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively engage with colleagues. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to colleagues.
Work requires ability to communicate orally and to hear or communicate with target population. Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred; certification as a medical interpreter/translator is a plus
Work requires proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
Must be comfortable working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment, and operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the System Office and Regional Health Ministries (RHMs).
2. Must be able to travel to various SPHP sites and other locations as needed.
3. Requires working in a normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like.
4. Requires spending time in other agencies and environments within the community where there may be some disruptions due to noise, interruptions and the like.
5. Must possess good manual dexterity in order to operate a computer keyboard.
6. Must possess good hearing in order to be effective on extensive telephone conference calls and for in person communication.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Pay range: $21.50-$28.11
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
**: Community Health Worker; CHWB - St. Peter's Hospital - Per diem**
**POSITION PURPOSE:**
This position works in collaboration with the Community Health and Well-Being Team, as well as the Integration
Care Coordination System.
**Position Highlights:**
+ **Recognized leader:** Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
+ **Quality of Life:** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
+ **Advancement:** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
+ **Work/Life:** Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
+ **We offer great Benefits including:** Competitive Pay, Paid Leave. Shift Differentials, just to name a few.
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker, who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkable understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship with the community enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between the SPHP and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A CHW builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. In this position, the CHW will be working a focused population of patients with uncontrolled hypertension, in an effort to improve blood pressure control, using the Screen, counsel, Refer and Follow-Up framework:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
1. High School Diploma / associate's degree preferred. One to three (1-3 years) of community involvement experience. Ability to earn a CHW certificate is preferred. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
2. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.
3. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
4. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively engage with colleagues. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to colleagues.
5. Work requires ability to communicate orally and to hear or communicate with target population. Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred; certification as a medical interpreter/translator is a plus
6. Work requires proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
7. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
8. Must be comfortable working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment, and operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Pay range: $21.50-$28.11
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
**Position Title: Community Relations Liaison**
**Employment Type:** Full-Time (40 hours/week), Exempt
**Funding:** 100% Grant-Funded
Do you want to drive meaningful change in children's health across the Capital Region? Join our dynamic team as a **Community Relations Liaison** , where you'll lead efforts to prevent childhood obesity by shaping healthier policies, environments, and practices in schools and Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings.
This grant-funded position plays a central role in coordinating and advancing a regional initiative focused on physical activity and nutrition. As the project lead, you will serve as the primary point of contact for school districts and ECE providers, fostering partnerships that promote wellness at a systems level.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide tailored education and technical assistance to strengthen wellness policies in schools and ECE programs
+ Craft and deliver impactful training for school and ECE staff
+ Collect, manage, and interpret data to inform program improvements and reporting
+ Actively participate in community coalitions and local wellness initiatives
+ Build and sustain productive relationships with school and ECE partner
This is more than a liaison role-it's a chance to influence long-term health outcomes for children and families through strategic community engagement.
**What We're Looking For:**
We're seeking a self-motivated professional who excels at relationship-building and thrives in both independent and collaborative settings. Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
**This is a hybrid position** , requiring reliable internet access for remote collaboration, along with regular in-person travel throughout the Capital Region for site visits, meetings, and trainings.
**Qualifications:**
**Education:**
+ Master's degree in Public Health or a related field preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Public/Community Health with relevant experience considered
+ CHES, MCHES, or CPH certification a plus
**Experience:**
+ Experience in public health program planning, outreach, or coordination
+ If no Master's degree: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a public health or community engagement role
**Other Requirements:**
+ Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regional travel (mileage reimbursed at GSA rate)
Pay range: $25.85-$37.50
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran