Health Programs Specialist (PHIDH)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Health Programs Specialist will support the Public Health Institute at Denver Health’s Engaging Youth Expertise (EYE) for Prevention program. EYE for Prevention is a youth-led, trauma-informed coalition that engages Youth Leaders ages 13–24 who have personal or family experience with mental health or substance misuse. The coalition co-creates interventions addressing youth behavioral health concerns such as vaping, substance use, and overdose prevention. The position coordinates grant activities, work plans, deliverables, budgets, subcontracts, reporting, meetings, partnerships, and community engagement. It provides subject-matter expertise, monitors program and subcontractor progress and compliance, and collaborates across Denver Health and Denver Public Health to achieve program goals. The role also supports equitable and inclusive practices, participates in community boards and coalitions, and contributes to cross-training and coverage as needed.

Requirements

Two years of program coordination experience or experience in healthcare or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, an associate’s degree and five years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-content and cross-disciplinary staff.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of and ability to communicate in a public setting and conduct community outreach and educational programs.
Ability to facilitate effective, collaborative meetings that are engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive.
Ability to monitor and assess program progress and adapt as necessary to achieve optimal results.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement grant program activities.
Determine work plans, track activities, and monitor deliverables.
Assist with management of grant budgets and subcontracts and ensure compliance.
Monitor and track subcontractor activities, implementation, and compliance as assigned.
Prepare required reports for management, funders, and the community.
Provide content-area expertise to the project team.
Facilitate meetings and events.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships using a collaborative leadership approach.
Develop and support community and partner engagement.
Ensure efforts are equitable, inclusive, and supportive of diversity.
Attend and actively participate in community boards and coalitions.
Collaborate across Denver Health and Denver Public Health, as needed, to coordinate programmatic goals within required timelines.
Identify new partnership opportunities.
Participate in cross-training and cross-coverage as needed and as determined by the supervisor.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.