Sr. Educator (PRN)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Sr. Educator (PRN) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department CHS Pediatric Administration Job Summary The Senior Health Educator, Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), under minimal supervision, will deliver one-on-one client-centered health education on sexual and reproductive health concepts in community and school-based health centers (SBHCs). Primary duties are providing family planning services including counseling patients on a broad array of contraceptive methods (e.g., IUD, pills, implant, depo, ring, emergency contraception, condoms, FAM, etc.), tailoring appropriate health education messages to meet diverse patient needs, providing STI education and screening, providing pregnancy testing, and offering pregnancy options counseling. Provide skill training and technical support to team of health educators. Collaborate with leadership on SRH clinical service training, professional development, and recruitment efforts. Provide support to and establish a learning alliance with health education staff to increase professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in public health, human services, health services, psychology, sociology or related field. Required or High School Diploma or GED and 7 years of related experience Required
Four or more years direct health education experience. Required
Four or more years conducting behavior change and/or health education sessions with adults and adolescents. Required
1-3 years Experience with evidenced-based health programs, confidential visits, and caseload management. Required
Knowledge of and experiencing delivering comprehensive sexual health education including LGBTQ affirming care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team player who can work collaboratively in a clinic-based setting.
Skill in problem-solving and identifying opportunities to improve health education services for youth and adults.
Ability to provide coaching, training, and professional development support for health educators.
Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can prioritize and conduct multiple activities.
Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
Proficiency in Spanish required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provides 1:1 SRH health education (HE) services to patient population within DH community and school-based health centers. (65%)
Assist with planning and facilitation of SBHC-CHS educator meetings, peer training and /or related health education events; inform program planning and quality improvement activities. (10%)
Within health education visits, apply education skills and techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, PATH Framework). (5%)
Demonstrate understanding of program procedures and policies set forth by the State of Colorado, Denver Health, and Denver Public Schools regarding reporting including, but not limited to, cases of assault, abuse and neglect. (5%)
Demonstrate confidentiality and practice standards set forth by Denver Health, Title X Family Planning, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, etc. (5%)
Demonstrate 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%)
Ensures all duties, responsibilities, and competencies, are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients /clients to whom care/service is provided; support DH efforts to provide equitable and inclusive care for its patients, employees, and community. (5%)
Complete urine pregnancy test and/or vital signs certification/competencies, as assigned. (0%)
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®. (0%)