REINSTATEMENT CDPHE LSD ONLY: NBS Education Specialist & Project Coordinator

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The NBS Education Specialist & Project Coordinator works in the Colorado Newborn Screening Program within the Colorado State Public Health Laboratory. The program ensures Colorado newborns are screened for required conditions and that families of affected newborns receive appropriate follow-up and education. This position coordinates short- and long-term follow-up, including timely notification of abnormal newborn screening results, and supports related projects and daily workflow. It develops and updates educational resources for screened disorders, coordinates community education and site visits, and reviews and presents program data for stakeholder requests. The role works with healthcare specialists, healthcare facilities and providers, advocacy groups, and other program partners. The position is onsite at 8100 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, Colorado, and is open only to eligible reinstatement applicants who reside in Colorado. It is designated critical status, requiring availability to report during emergencies or Continuity of Operations Plan activation. Travel for site visits and educational training events is estimated at 20–40 hours per year.

Requirements

• Six years of relevant experience in community health outreach, public health, public education, public administration, or an occupation related to the assigned work; alternatively, a combination of related education and experience equal to six years.
• Colorado residency at the time of application.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the department does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Availability to report to the worksite during emergencies, delayed starts, early releases, closures, or Continuity of Operations Plan activation.
• Ability to travel for site visits and educational training events, estimated at 20–40 hours per year.
• A pre-employment background check is required.
• Applicants using education to qualify must attach transcripts or a diploma to the application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building partnerships with healthcare facilities, birthing centers, pediatric clinics, hospitals, or clinical laboratories to communicate medical or health protocols, care guidelines, or screening requirements.
• Experience updating engaging educational materials, training toolkits, or health promotion resources for clinical professionals and patient or community audiences.
• Ability to review, extract, and analyze healthcare data or quality indicators for stakeholder reporting, data requests, and program performance monitoring.
• Experience translating complex medical, genetic, or scientific concepts into clear educational resources for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate short- and long-term follow-up, including timely notification of abnormal newborn screening results.
• Support projects related to newborn screening and assist with daily program workflow tasks.
• Develop, review, update, and distribute educational materials and resources for newborn screening disorders.
• Coordinate onsite and virtual educational site visits and facilitate community interactions and educational requests.
• Present at off-site meetings, training sessions, and community engagement events.
• Communicate program policies, procedures, and complex subject matter clearly to varied audiences.
• Maintain current knowledge of newborn screening disorders and related evolving research.
• Inform appropriate care providers of follow-up actions and communicate case-specific information based on case status.
• Review and document case information in the newborn screening patient care tracking and information management systems.
• Collaborate with program staff and contracted follow-up specialists to share abnormal results and relevant demographic information.
• Review newborn screening program quality indicator data and analyze it to fulfill stakeholder requests.
• Extract and examine quality indicators for presentations and program reports.
• Work with healthcare stakeholders, advocacy groups, and community partners.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans
• Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines
• Tuition assistance
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed