Poison Center Public Educator

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Department

• Participates in health fairs, outreach, and workshops in various communities within our 4-state region and for different populations at risk for poisonings and other targeted communities. (20%)
• Develops original, culturally sensitive, literacy and age-appropriate educational outreach materials and curricula that spans a variety of target audiences for distribution at community events and workshops (20%)
• Assesses community needs by developing and conducting needs assessments to determine appropriate poison prevention interventions for the 4-state region we serve based on call rates, health data and qualitative information. (5%)
• Prepares or assists with qualitative and quantitative evaluation of public education programs including surveys and focus groups (5%)
• Represents RMPC within local, state, and national community coalitions, advocacy groups, committees, and networks to broaden awareness throughout our 4-state region. (10%)
• Participates, in conjunction with RMPC Directors, in the pursual, writing/preparation, and application, of grants related to ongoing funding of educational outreach activities. Prepares grant deliverables once grant(s) procured. (5%)
• Attends Public Educator-focused meetings at toxicology conventions and other professional organization events. Conference attendance includes submission of abstracts and presenting results of research projects at local and national conferences and subsequent publication. (5%)
• Actively participates in the America's Poison Centers (APC) Educator activities and committees and keeps abreast of new educational programs and information. APC involvement includes completing public outreach sections on annual Accreditation requirements on behalf of RMPC and actively participating in National Poison Prevention Week activities. (15%)
• Participates in the coordination of media events with the PC Director and RMPDS marketing team/DHHA Public Relations. Keeps abreast of current news, trends, and media events regarding poisons. (10%)
• Assists with management and content development of RMPC's Train the Trainer online program (5%)

• Bachelor's Degree in the area of public health, health promotion, education or other related field Required

• Two years of experience in public health education, community outreach or related experience Required

• Social media proficiency
• Works independently and able to meet deadlines
• Willing to travel throughout the 4-state region
• Valid Colorado drivers license
• Experience in effective written and verbal presentations and communications.
• Preferred: Bilingual
• Preferred: working knowledge or awareness of poison center services

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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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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.