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Albany County

PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE

Pay: $45,591/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Albany, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Community Health Worker works in the community to help individuals get medical care and access to health care resources. Promotes preventative care and health screenings; works with health care providers to improve community outreach.

$48,804 / year median in New York

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION

Public Health Aide

DEPARTMENT

Albany County Department of Health SALARY:

$45,591, In addition to contractual COLA increases, the annual salary of $45,591 will increase by $400 on the anniversary date for three years

WORK LOCATION & HOURS

175 Green St., Albany, NY 12202, 8:30A-4:30P

BENEFITS

► Generous Paid Time-Off ► NYS Retirement System ► Work-Life Balance ► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Tuition Reimbursement ► Public Service Loan Forgiveness

DESCRIPTION

Manage a home visiting caseload, with direction and support from program supervisor. Responsible for outreach activities, coordina- tion of services of families, and assistance with specific health care, social, educational and employment activities and referrals. Or- ganize schedule with the supervisor to accommodate needs of families and program requirements. Work assignments are directed by the Senior Public Health Aide. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•Valid NYS driver's license. •Ability to work flexible hours including evening. Please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

healthjobs@albanycountyny.gov