School Based Health Educator

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Job Summary

The Health Educator, Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), under general supervision, is responsible for delivering 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. Participate in SRH program planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts. Provide support to and establish a learning alliance with health education staff to increase professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential Functions:

• 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%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years of patient interaction experience within a healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
• Experience with evidence-based health programs, confidential visits, and caseload management. Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

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

About Denver Health

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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

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

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.