CDPHE DCPHR ONLY - Reallocation - Community Outreach Project Work Lead

Department Information

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.
• Critical Status: This is a critical position and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start,
  early release, or closure situations.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions maybe in place.
• Travel: This position travels approximately 4 times per month on average, but could be more depending on business needs. May include day trips, overnights, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be less frequent than regular
  weekly travel.

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

The Health Equity Branch partners with community-based organizations, healthcare entities and local public health agencies (LPHAs) in Colorado by promoting health equity and implementing strategies tailored to address the varying complex causes of health disparities that often stem from structural racism or the historical disenfranchisement and discrimination of marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, low-income populations, people living with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and members of the LGBTQ+ community among others.

The Health Equity Branch works collaboratively to set strategic priorities, collect and disseminate data, identify and implement effective strategies, and align resources within the division and across the department and other state agencies. They work collaboratively to set strategic priorities, collect and disseminate data, identify and implement effective strategies, and align resources within the division and across the department and other state agencies.

The Health Equity Branch includes the Community Action and Engagement (CA&E) Unit. The team’s goal is to ensure that all Coloradans have access to adequate health care services and resources to improve health and well-being. They do this by creating regional- and population-specific support networks that aim to advance health equity and address social determinants of health. This Unit consists of several lines of work focused around establishing a regional support network for local communities, primarily addressing the impacts of communicable diseases, as they relate to community health and supporting access to immunizations. CA&E activities are to include, but are not limited to, the provision of educational opportunities, referral for cultural/community health navigation, connection to wrap-around resource support, and in-person community engagement and outreach. The Community Action and Engagement team is responsible for being a resource to direct health equity programming across the state to assure community needs are met in populations experiencing a disproportionate impact of communicable diseases.

DCPHR and the Health Equity Branch operate on the belief that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

What You Will Do: Community Outreach Project Work Lead

This position serves to increase immunization rates by maintaining a Vaccine Champions program, and overseeing collaboration of this program with local public health agencies, providers, community organizations, and the public. This position interacts with clients, health care providers, schools, child cares and external stakeholders in a variety of ways. This position leads, supports and advocates for activities that are part of an ongoing effort to increase vaccine uptake among populations across Colorado. This position plays a key role in activities outlined in Colorado's Immunization Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aimed at increasing outreach to partners and external stakeholders. The position coordinates and works in parallel with the Community Action and Engagement Regional Coordinators and other staff to ensure cohesive coordination across the state; with a focus on services for the disproportionately affected populations. Their role is to understand health disparities and resources available to support disproportionately affected populations while assisting LPHAs, community-based organizations and other entities across the state in assessing and identifying barriers to communicable disease prevention. This position is responsible for ensuring coordinated support and resources within each region, when possible, including vaccine access and other disease prevention opportunities. Also, for identifying outreach opportunities where attendees may have an opportunity to engage with CDPHE to learn about public health issues affecting their communities, discuss community health needs, seek support, receive resources when available, and in some cases, receive immunizations. This position also leads branch efforts in building partnerships with local (primarily rural) providers to offer expanded services and preventative care at mobile public health clinic events across the state.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Programmatic Development and Implementation
• Partnerships, Outreach, and Education
• Collaboration with Internal/External Stakeholders
• Project Work Lead
• Mobile Public Health Clinic Support

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1S4XX Public Health & Community Outreach Professional IV

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to Seven (7) years.

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.
• Critical Status: This is a critical position and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start,
  early release, or closure situations.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions maybe in place.
• Travel: This position travels approximately 4 times per month on average, but could be more depending on business needs. May include day trips, overnights, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be less frequent than regular
  weekly travel.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify:  CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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