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Suffolk – Public Health Fellow II (Program and Organizational Management, Substance Use)

100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA

Req #703

Monday, May 6, 2024

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Suffolk – Public Health Fellow II ( Program and Organizational Management, Substance Use )

Please email pcgphc@pcgus.com if you experience any difficulty applying to this role.

In 2021, the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC)Fellowship Programwas formed to supportNew York Statepublic health preparednessand responserelated tothe COVID-19 pandemicand other public health emergencies. In August 2024, the next cohort of NYSPHC Fellows will be mobilized across New York Stateto 1) providecritical support and services totheNew York State Department of Health,local health departments (LHD), and community-based sitesin response to both current and future public health emergencies, (2) build effective communication and messaging throughout the Statetosupport key strategies addressing public health efforts, and (3) facilitate connections among the community level public health stakeholders required to strengthen and sustain public health learning and action partnerships.Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), as the project manager,and its affiliate,Staffing Solutions OrganizationLLC(SSO),have partnered with NYSPHCfor SSOto recruit and hireFellows for the 2024-2026 Public Health Corps Cohort.

Applicants MUST submit the following components with their application:

• Resume

• Statement of Purpose – Upload under “Cover Letter” section of application, 500 words or less

• 2 Professional References – Upload under “Additional Documents” section of application. Please be sure to include full contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Please do not provide reference letters.

Responsibilities

As a Public Health Fellow II, youwillberesponsible forworking with thedesignatedhostorganizationto provide specialized professional services related toidentifiedpublic health priorities.The Public HealthFellowII will have an onsite presence based on the needs of thehost organization. The host organizationmayrequireup to 100 percent onsite workand/or local travel.

• Comply withNYSPHC requirements,including successfully completing Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Course and University of Miami’s Building Expertise in Administration and Management Certificate course.

• Comply withPCGprojectand SSO employment and program requirements.

• Focus efforts in at least one of the following areas: communications;emergency preparedness and response;epidemiology;laboratory;policy development;program and organizational management; and stakeholderengagement.

Responsibilities and tasks may include:

• Facilitatepublic health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on COVID-19, emerging or future public health threats, and/or chronic or communicable diseases.

• Provide public health education, training, and outreach programs.

• Collect, review, and enter data required by the host organization.

• Prepare written summaries, reports, and action plans.

• Create anddisseminatecommunications for public health outreach.

• Educateandfacilitatethe public in obtainingappropriate services.

• Communicate regularly with theNYSPHCFellowship Placement Coordinator. 

• Other duties, as assigned.  

Fellowship Position Specific Description

TheSuffolk Public Health Fellow II will work inthe areaofProgram and Organizational Management with a focuson substance use.This fellow will be assigned to the Office of Health Education (OHE). Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Utilize research of best practices, write curriculum manuals and program agendas for OHE programs, including, but not limited to youth vaping cessation programs.

• Book OHE programs for youth, including OHE vaping cessation programs, at local libraries and community settings and registering interested participants.

• Facilitate/Co-facilitate all sessions of youth vaping cessation groups

• Facilitate S.C. Vape Out! program components: Co-presenting assemblies for middle/high school students; community/parent education on vaping and cannabis prevention, teaching classes in local school districts.

• Order and distribute posters,writeanddisseminatemorning announcements for peer leaders’ use.

• Facilitate S.C. Peer Education Program curriculum,includingwriting agenda, running group activities, lessons,facilitatingvaping/bullying power-point, leading applied improvisation techniques/games with students;Record and edit videos, organize videos for public consumption.

• Facilitate classes on Opiate Overdose Prevention with naloxone and fentanyl strip distribution.

• Assisttrainings/facilitatingthe S.C. Learn to Be…Tobacco Free groups for adults.

• Evaluate program outcomes using pre-post testing, survey, other measures.

• Participate in Tobacco Enforcement Unit inspections & vendor educationclasses.

• Assist Tobacco Enforcement Unit with updating Suffolk County's Sanitary code tocomply withnew state laws.

• Participate/facilitateTrain-the Trainer classes for Physicians Assistants learning smoking intervention skills.

• Develop and facilitate other assignments, including, but not limitedtocommunity outreach, flyer design and development, implementation of grant programs, STD/STI prevention, and keeping databases.

This position is based in Hauppauge, NY.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one of the following:

• Two years of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting

• Two years of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proficiencywith computers, including word processing, email, data entry, using spreadsheets and databases, and creating presentations.

• Critical thinking and sound judgment. 

• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.

• Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.   

• Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.  

• Must be able to meet position requirements, including reporting for onsite work or local travel asrequired.  

• Ifa fullyremote position,musthave reliable internet access. 

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Hiring Rate $29.50

• Travel % 25

• Required Education Equivalent Experience

• 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA

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