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Department

• Provides 1:1 SRH health education (HE) services to patient population within DH community and school-based health centers. (10%)
• Within health education visits, apply education skills and techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, PATH Framework). (10%)
• Complete urine pregnancy test and/or vital signs certification/competencies, as assigned. (10%)
• Participate in data collection, program planning, goal setting, and quality improvement activities. (10%)
• Assist with planning and facilitation of SBHC-CHS educator meetings, peer training and /or related health education events. (10%)
• Learn and adhere to confidentiality and practice standards set forth by Denver Health, Title X Family Planning, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, etc. (10%)
• Learn and understand program procedures and policies set forth by the State of Colorado, Denver Health, and/or Denver Public Schools regarding reporting including, but not limited to, cases of assault, abuse, and neglect. (10%)
• Complete and/or meet all applicable clinical competency standards. (5%)
• Maintain strict adherence to all procedures and policies including, but not limited to, infection prevention, patient safety goals, and protecting patient confidentiality set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. (5%)
• Health educator who has graduated from an accredited program in Medical Assisting can administer injections as ordered and directed by supervising provider, including, but not limited to, Depo Provera®. (5%)
• Empathize with clients and put them at ease, even (especially) when there are cultural differences or communication barriers. (5%)
• Participates as a member of the care team by asking for additional tasks and/or helping others when not busy. (5%)
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided; support DH efforts to provide equitable and inclusive care for our patients, employees, and community. (5%)

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, human services, health sciences, psychology, sociology or related field. Required or
• High School Diploma or GED and 7 years of related experience. Required

• Typically, 3 years direct health education experience Required and
• 1-2 years conducting behavior change and/or health education sessions with adolescents and adults. Required and
• Experience with evidence-based health programs, confidential visits, and caseload management preferred.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience delivering comprehensive sexual health education including LGBTQ affirming care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a team player who can work collaboratively in a clinic-based setting.
• Skilled in problem-solving and identifying opportunities to improve health education services for youth and adults.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can prioritize and conduct multiple activities.
• Proficiency in Spanish required for some positions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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