Health Programs Specialist (PHIDH)

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 28 days/year

Parental leave up to 6 weeks

Retirement contributions up to 9.5%

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a driven program coordinator to support the Public Health Initiatives team. You will coordinate grant activities, manage reporting, and collaborate with diverse partners to advance youth-focused health interventions in Denver.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, monitor progress, and contribute to creating equitable, inclusive programs that address youth mental health and substance misuse topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or an Associate's Degree with 5 years related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED with 7 years related experience.
• 1–3 years of program coordination or experience in healthcare or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement grant program activities.
• Develop work plans, track activities, and monitor deliverables.
• Assist with management of grant budgets and subcontracts and ensure compliance.
• Monitor subcontractor activities, implementation, and compliance.
• Prepare reports to management, funders, and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Meeting facilitation

Program monitoring

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree + 5 years experience

High School Diploma or GED + 7 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Public Health Initiatives

Job Summary

This position will support the Public Health Institute at Denver Health's Engaging Youth Expertise (EYE) for Prevention program. EYE for Prevention is a youth-led, trauma-informed coalition that engages Youth Leaders ages 13-24 with personal or family experience with mental health or substance misuse to co-create interventions to address youth behavioral health concerns, such as vaping, substance use, or overdose prevention.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and implements the grant program activities. (10%)
• Determines work plans, activity tracking, and monitors deliverables. (10%)
• Assists with management of grant budgets and subcontracts and ensures compliance. (10%)
• Monitors and tracks subcontractor activities, implementation, and compliance as assigned. (10%)
• Prepares necessary and required reports to management, funders, and the community. (10%)
• Provides content area expertise to project team. (10%)
• Facilitates meetings and events. (5%)
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships using a collaborative leadership approach. (5%)
• Develops and supports community and partner engagement. (5%)
• Ensures that all efforts are equitable, inclusive, and support diversity. (5%)
• Attends and actively participates with community boards and coalitions. (5%)
• Works collaboratively across Denver Health and Denver Public Health, as needed, to coordinate programmatic goals within required timelines (5%)
• Identifies new opportunities for partnerships. (5%)
• Participates in cross-training and cross-coverage, as needed and determined by supervisor. (5%)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required or
• Associate's Degree Associate's degree and 5 years related experience required.
• Required or
• High School Diploma or GED High school/ GED and 7 years related experience required.
• Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years Two years of program coordination or experience in healthcare or related field. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross content and cross disciplinary staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate in a public setting and conduct community outreach efforts and educational programs.
• Ability to facilitate effective, collaborative meetings that are engaging, informative, well -organized, and instructive.
• Ability to monitor and assess program progress and adapt as necessary to achieve optimal results.
• Microsoft Office Suite

Shift
Days (United States of America)

Work Type
Regular

Salary
$53,200.00 - $77,100.00 / yr

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.

• 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 ce