Poison Center Public Educator
About the role
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Poison Center Public Educator to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency.
Essential Functions
- 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%)
- Affairs with 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 pursuit, 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%)
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in the area of public health, health promotion, education or other related field Required
Work Experience
- Two years of experience in public health education, community outreach or related experience Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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
- Working knowledge or awareness of poison center services
Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$61,100.00 - $88,700.00 / yr
Benefits
- 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%
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Caregiving assistance
- 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
- 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.