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Employment Opportunities

Join our team today! 

Working at FDRHPO, you’ll be on the forefront of healthcare transformation in Northern New York. With the help of insightful colleagues, dynamic leadership, and a strong network of community partners, your work here will make a difference in the lives of our region’s families and help transform the healthcare system for the better.

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We strongly believe in employee development, supporting members of our team as they build professional skills and learn new talents. Our work is respected throughout New York State and across the country, which opens our employees up to a wealth of networking, public speaking, and other learning opportunities.

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Here are just some of the benefits FDRHPO offers its employees:

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  • competitive salary and benefit packages

  • flexible work schedule

  • generous paid time off (including vacation and sick time, as well as all federal holidays)

  • mileage reimbursement

  • regular staff enrichment activities
     

FDRHPO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Available Job Opportunities

Workforce Development Coordinator

Location: 120 Washington Street, Suite 230 Watertown, NY

 

Job Description: 

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to support its Health Workforce program. The Workforce Development Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach and programmatic initiatives that strengthen and sustain a regional healthcare workforce pipeline across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. This position will support workforce recruitment, retention, and educational initiatives designed to address healthcare workforce needs. This position will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, educational institutions, community partners, and other stakeholders to expand career pathways and promote workforce development throughout the region.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate and implement regional health workforce pipeline initiatives, to include MASH Camp, Scrubs Club, and the Job Shadow Program.

  • Assist in the development and promotion of healthcare workforce programs.

  • Engage regularly with regional schools, educators and community stakeholders to identify and recruit participants for workforce development initiatives and connect students with healthcare career exploration, education, training, and employment opportunities.

  • Coordinate and facilitate a bi-monthly committee meeting, including developing agendas, fostering partner participation, and identifying action items.

  • Collect, track, analyze, and report program data and outcomes to support grant requirements and measure program effectiveness.

  • Develop and foster relationships with collaborating partners, including educational institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations

  • Plan, organize, and represent FDRHPO at career fairs, events, presentations, and other community outreach activities.

  • Identify emerging regional workforce needs and work with community partners to develop strategies to address shortages and barriers to healthcare employment.

  • Perform other duties, as assigned, to support FDRHPO’s mission and strategic workforce priorities.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Experienced professional with initiative, who is goal-oriented and outcomes-driven.

  • Post-secondary degree or equivocal work experience in business, program management, healthcare, human resources, or a related field.

  • Proven ability to independently manage grant projects with exceptional organizational detail and adherence to deadlines.

  • Exhibits excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.

 

Salary and Benefits: $60,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications, competitive benefit package to include paid time off, medical, dental, voluntary benefits, retirement, employee assistance programs, and the potential for some remote work.  

 

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three references to lbaldwin@fdrhpo.org or mail to 120 Washington Street, Suite 230 Watertown, NY 13601.

Behavioral Health Coordinator

Location: 120 Washington Street, Suite 230 Watertown, NY

 

Job Description: The Behavioral Health Coordinator will facilitate regional activities in support of behavioral health initiatives. This position will lead efforts in mental health awareness training, suicide prevention, connections to care, and other strategies to strengthen the mental health and substance use infrastructure and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being in the communities of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a regional Mental Health Awareness and Literacy training plan, to include coordinating and delivering mental health awareness trainings for community members and key stakeholders.

  • Become certified and serve as a trainer for various evidence-based mental health awareness curricula.

  • Identify training needs and gaps within the region and recommend strategies to expand behavioral health knowledge and response capacity.

  • Track training participation and resulting referrals to evaluate training effectiveness.

  • Facilitate improved access to mental health or substance abuse services by ensuring accuracy of and promoting a directory of behavioral health services and resources.

  • Develop and implement community outreach and engagement strategies to increase awareness of mental health, suicide prevention, crisis support services, and available resources to include coordinating and participating in community events, presentations, and other awareness initiatives.

  • Coordinate and facilitate a monthly committee meeting, including developing agendas, fostering partner participation, and identifying action items.

  • Assist with grant implementation and reporting requirements, to include tracking program metrics and preparing reports.

  • Perform other duties, as assigned, to support FDRHPO’s mission and strategic workforce priorities.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Experienced professional with initiative, who is goal-oriented and outcomes-driven.

  • Post-secondary degree or equivocal work experience in business, program management, healthcare, social work, human resources, or a related field.

  • Experience delivering trainings, educational programs, or public presentations.

  • Proven ability to independently manage grant projects with exceptional organizational detail and adherence to deadlines.

  • Exhibits excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.

 

Salary and Benefits: $60,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications, competitive benefit package to include paid time off, medical, dental, voluntary benefits, retirement, employee assistance programs, and the potential for some remote work. 

 

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to lbaldwin@fdrhpo.org or mail to 120 Washington Street, Suite 230 Watertown, NY 13601.

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