Part-Time Regional Health Connector

Health Partnership; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Health Partnership is seeking a Regional Health Connector to build and strengthen partnerships across Northwest Colorado, coordinating with primary care, behavioral health, public health, and community organizations.

The role emphasizes equity, collaboration, and proactive outreach. This part-time, hourly position requires travel across Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand, and Jackson counties with regular in-person engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, public health, social work, health administration, or related field.
• Experience with community-based health programs and providers.
• Demonstrated ability to convene stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and statewide for required meetings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, local public health and human services providers, primary care and behavioral health partners.
• Convene partners and participate in meetings, coalitions, and regional events that align with the RHC role.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination among health care providers and community organizations to strengthen clinic-community linkages.
• Identify regional needs, assets, and barriers, gathering partner feedback to inform planning.
• Develop and update implementation plans to support community linkages and statewide priorities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Action oriented

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Four years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Regional Health Connector - Position Type: Part-time, non-benefited, 24 hours per week. This position can be based either in our Craig or Steamboat office.

We are seeking an organized, action-oriented professional with exceptional relationship-building and communication skills who can work effectively with diverse partners across Northwest Colorado. The Regional Health Connector builds and strengthens relationships among primary care, behavioral health, public health, human services, and community-based organizations. The role improves coordination across local systems, strengthens clinic-community linkages, and advances health equity throughout Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand, and Jackson Counties.

• Position Type: Part-time, non-benefited, 24 hours per week
• Counties Served: Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand, and Jackson Counties
• Location: Moffat County or Routt County office; regular travel throughout the region required, including Grand/Jackson/Rio Blanco in addition to Moffat and Routt.

About the Regional Health Connector Program

The Colorado Regional Health Connector (RHC) program is a public health workforce in Colorado that improves the coordination of local systems and resources to advance health. Each RHC is hosted by a local organization with existing regional relationships and a history of community-based work. The local organization hires, employs, and supports the RHC position in their assigned region. The RHC program is funded through House Bill 23-1244 through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) under their Chronic Disease Prevention Services Division. The program is managed and led by Trailhead Institute, with support from CU Anschutz Department of Family Medicine.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following:

• Culture Champion – Commitment to The Health Partnership's mission and working with diverse partners.
• Results Producer – A results-focused orientation with a proven track record of achieving goals.
• Agility – Ability to think strategically, anticipate opportunities and challenges, and adapt as needed.
• Strong Communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization – Exceptional capacity to manage details, monitor progress, and adjust accordingly.
• Action Oriented – Enjoys tackling challenges, taking initiative, and moving projects forward.

Supervision Received: The Regional Health Connector is supervised by the Community Impact Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Key Accountabilities:

Build Partnerships and Identify Regional Needs

• Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, local public health and human services organizations, primary care and behavioral health providers, practice transformation organizations, community mental health organizations, and other regional stakeholders.
• Convene partners and participate in meetings, coalitions, community events, provider gatherings, and regional or statewide convenings that align with the RHC role.
• Facilitate collaboration, shared learning, and coordination among health care providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to strengthen clinic-community linkages.
• Work with care coordinators, navigators, community health workers, and other support professionals to improve referral pathways and connections to community resources.
• Identify community assets, resources, needs, barriers, and opportunities, and gather partner feedback to inform regional planning and systems improvement.
• Maintain awareness of local and regional resources and share timely information with providers and community partners.

Advance Health Equity and Community Engagement

• Support initiatives and community-centered approaches that improve access, reduce barriers, address social determinants of health, and advance equitable health outcomes.
• Engage intentionally with stakeholders across all five counties served by the region.
• Support and facilitate community trainings, meetings, and learning opportunities.
• Develop newsletters, partner updates, presentations, and other communications or community engagement materials as needed and with support from the Community Impact Manager.

Regional Health Connector Program Responsibilities

• Develop or update a regional implementation plan to support community linkages and alignment with local and statewide health priorities, with support from the Community Impact Manager.
• Submit required program deliverables on time, including monthly field notes by the 15th of the following month documenting RHC work in the region.
• Participate in program evaluation led by CAMPHIRE, including field notes, surveys, action reports, qualitative interviews, and other evaluation activities.
• Attend monthly virtual learning calls and the annual learning convening hosted by the RHC Program Office and CDPHE; when possible, participate in at least one quarterly virtual learning collaborative session.
• Align regional work with local and state health priorities, programs, and partners, particularly those within CDPHE.
• Track outreach, partnership development, and engagement across every county in the assigned region.
• Participate in Host Organization activities that align with RHC Program goals.

Team Participation

• Engage in cross-organizational initiatives.
• Participate in staff meetings, organizational trainings, and team-building activities.
• Share expertise and collaborate with colleagues to support organizational success.

General Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, public health, social work, human services, communications, health administration, or a related field; or four years of relevant experience.
• Experience with community-based health programs and clinical or community health service providers.
• Demonstrated experience convening stakeholders, facilitating meetings, mediating conflict, and building consensus.
• Ability to establish collaborative partnerships and effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to address issues directly.
• Experience implementing project plans, managing priorities, and completing work independently within established timeframes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other online collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, anti-oppressive practices, health equity, and community-centered approaches.
• Growth mindset, openness to new ideas, and willingness to learn from challenges and mistakes.
• Ability to work effectively on teams and commitment to the RHC Program and The Health Partnership’s mission and values.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently throughout Region 11 and statewide for required meetings.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance meeting organizational requirements.

Working Conditions:

• This is a part-time, non-benefited, 24-hour-per-week position.
• This position is based in the Moffat County or Routt County office.
• Regular independent travel throughout Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand, and Jackson Counties is required, along with statewide travel for required meetings.

Compensation:

This is an hourly, non-exempt position, compensated on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a work week, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

$24-$28 hourly

Why Join The Health Partnership?

• Meaningful, community-centered work that directly impacts local residents
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Opportunity to improve access to care and health equity across Northwest Colorado
• Flexible, relationship-focused work environment
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Our Vision:

The Health Partnership is a trusted leader and community partner helping all people in the Yampa Valley access equitable health and well-being resources.

Our Mission:

To compassionately connect people to health and well-being resources so they can thrive.

Our Welcoming Work Culture:

The Health Partnership is proud to be a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and culturally inclusive organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.