Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Perinatal Outreach & Engagement Coordinator - Term Limited.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Perinatal Outreach & Engagement Coordinator - Term Limited
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Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This is a Term-Limited position with the term ending 12/31/2026.
This posting may be filled by multiple positions and may be extended.
This position will have a hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Be BOLD and make a real difference.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Our tobacco‑free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Station, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(K) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college‑level courses including master’s degree programs
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Please Note
– As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26, 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.
Description Of Job The Work Unit Prevention Services Division
works with public and private partners across Colorado to improve the health of all Coloradans. Division professionals develop, review, implement, and evaluate public health interventions proven to promote healthy living, prevent chronic disease, protect against injury, and ensure access to health care and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The Division is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort, and sustained wellness of its workforce.
The Prevention Services Division is actively building a workforce reflective of the diverse communities we serve. The Division strives to understand the needs of Colorado’s communities and encourages contributions of stakeholders in identifying and solving public health problems. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment that demonstrates our commitment to accept and respect individuals from all communities.
The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Branch The CYF branch is the organizational entity within the Prevention Services Division that plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions related to pregnant and postpartum people, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, with the goal of maximizing the health and well‑being of Colorado’s maternal and child health population. Special emphasis is placed on evidence‑based practices, data‑based decision‑making, training, technical assistance, community partnerships, and integration of various branch program efforts to assure health outcomes are maximized. The branch consists of the following four sections: Family Adversity & Mortality Prevention Section, MCH Workforce Development Section, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Section, and Maternal and Child Health Section. This position is in the Family Adversity & Mortality Prevention Section.
The Position Guides community engagement efforts for the Maternal Health Program and is responsible for providing grantee support to improve maternal health outcomes. This includes building and maintaining relationships with statewide and community‑based organizations to effectively engage individuals with lived and/or community‑based experience to inform public health efforts to improve perinatal wellbeing. Responsible for monitoring contracts for community‑based and hospital‑based grantees; including development of budgets and scopes of work, providing technical assistance and support to grantees to support implementation of grant deliverables, ensuring payment for services by reviewing and submitting invoices, and completing department contract monitoring requirements. Leads implementation of strategies for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) priorities focused on perinatal wellbeing, with an emphasis on community‑based and community‑led solutions and incorporating community voices into the identification, development and implementation of strategies.
Residency Requirement Minimum qualifications are for applicants who are residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications Experience Only Six (6) years of relevant experience in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, and/or programs involved in promoting and implementing public health or public policy initiatives, or other related fields.
Education and Experience Combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, or similar health initiative degrees, and/or relevant experience in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, and/or programs involved in promoting and implementing public health or public policy initiatives, or other related fields equal to Six (6) years. If using education to qualify for this position, a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in perinatal wellbeing interventions that support families and their vital conditions for health, including trends, best practices, and emerging issues; ability to apply ideas and experience to improve and add value to the program.
Demonstrated understanding of the unique complexities and systemic barriers that impact maternal and child health outcomes for individuals and families during the perinatal period, informed by lived and/or professional experience.
Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications including presentation skills; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels, and at various levels within an organization, in groups, and individual settings.
Experience providing support and technical assistance to groups and individuals, including experience monitoring deliverables and invoices from contractors.
Experience using communications strategies and tactics to disseminate information to partners, including experience communicating through newsletters, educational materials, and information to support public awareness.
Demonstrated success cultivating and sustaining collaborative partnerships and relationships among diverse organizations or groups, ranging from health care institutions to organizations with direct connections to communities, especially those reaching families with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages.
Demonstrated experience in project management and facilitation, including establishing goals and timelines, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, engaging and working with internal and external partners, measuring results, and advancing the goals of the program.
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change and easily consider new approaches. Manages competing demands. Adapts behavior or work methods to best fit the situation in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Effectively deals with ambiguity.
Conditions of Employment
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Travel: 10% of time, required to travel 1‑2 times a year out‑of‑state as required for grantee meetings and potentially other national conferences. In‑state travel is required 2‑3 times a month to engage community partners.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received within the filing period. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board, please refer to the State Personnel Board website and contact information provided.
Supplemental Information
A completed State of Colorado application.
Fully answered supplemental questions per guidance.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your Colorado.gov/jobs application.
Selection Process
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E‑Verify: CDPHE uses E‑Verify, an internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non‑residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We will assist individuals with a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303‑692‑2060, option 5.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This is a Term-Limited position with the term ending 12/31/2026.
This posting may be filled by multiple positions and may be extended.
This position will have a hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Be BOLD and make a real difference.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Our tobacco‑free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Station, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(K) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college‑level courses including master’s degree programs
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Please Note
– As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26, 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.
Description Of Job The Work Unit Prevention Services Division
works with public and private partners across Colorado to improve the health of all Coloradans. Division professionals develop, review, implement, and evaluate public health interventions proven to promote healthy living, prevent chronic disease, protect against injury, and ensure access to health care and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The Division is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort, and sustained wellness of its workforce.
The Prevention Services Division is actively building a workforce reflective of the diverse communities we serve. The Division strives to understand the needs of Colorado’s communities and encourages contributions of stakeholders in identifying and solving public health problems. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment that demonstrates our commitment to accept and respect individuals from all communities.
The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Branch The CYF branch is the organizational entity within the Prevention Services Division that plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions related to pregnant and postpartum people, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, with the goal of maximizing the health and well‑being of Colorado’s maternal and child health population. Special emphasis is placed on evidence‑based practices, data‑based decision‑making, training, technical assistance, community partnerships, and integration of various branch program efforts to assure health outcomes are maximized. The branch consists of the following four sections: Family Adversity & Mortality Prevention Section, MCH Workforce Development Section, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Section, and Maternal and Child Health Section. This position is in the Family Adversity & Mortality Prevention Section.
The Position Guides community engagement efforts for the Maternal Health Program and is responsible for providing grantee support to improve maternal health outcomes. This includes building and maintaining relationships with statewide and community‑based organizations to effectively engage individuals with lived and/or community‑based experience to inform public health efforts to improve perinatal wellbeing. Responsible for monitoring contracts for community‑based and hospital‑based grantees; including development of budgets and scopes of work, providing technical assistance and support to grantees to support implementation of grant deliverables, ensuring payment for services by reviewing and submitting invoices, and completing department contract monitoring requirements. Leads implementation of strategies for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) priorities focused on perinatal wellbeing, with an emphasis on community‑based and community‑led solutions and incorporating community voices into the identification, development and implementation of strategies.
Residency Requirement Minimum qualifications are for applicants who are residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications Experience Only Six (6) years of relevant experience in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, and/or programs involved in promoting and implementing public health or public policy initiatives, or other related fields.
Education and Experience Combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, or similar health initiative degrees, and/or relevant experience in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, and/or programs involved in promoting and implementing public health or public policy initiatives, or other related fields equal to Six (6) years. If using education to qualify for this position, a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in perinatal wellbeing interventions that support families and their vital conditions for health, including trends, best practices, and emerging issues; ability to apply ideas and experience to improve and add value to the program.
Demonstrated understanding of the unique complexities and systemic barriers that impact maternal and child health outcomes for individuals and families during the perinatal period, informed by lived and/or professional experience.
Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications including presentation skills; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels, and at various levels within an organization, in groups, and individual settings.
Experience providing support and technical assistance to groups and individuals, including experience monitoring deliverables and invoices from contractors.
Experience using communications strategies and tactics to disseminate information to partners, including experience communicating through newsletters, educational materials, and information to support public awareness.
Demonstrated success cultivating and sustaining collaborative partnerships and relationships among diverse organizations or groups, ranging from health care institutions to organizations with direct connections to communities, especially those reaching families with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages.
Demonstrated experience in project management and facilitation, including establishing goals and timelines, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, engaging and working with internal and external partners, measuring results, and advancing the goals of the program.
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change and easily consider new approaches. Manages competing demands. Adapts behavior or work methods to best fit the situation in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Effectively deals with ambiguity.
Conditions of Employment
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Travel: 10% of time, required to travel 1‑2 times a year out‑of‑state as required for grantee meetings and potentially other national conferences. In‑state travel is required 2‑3 times a month to engage community partners.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received within the filing period. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board, please refer to the State Personnel Board website and contact information provided.
Supplemental Information
A completed State of Colorado application.
Fully answered supplemental questions per guidance.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your Colorado.gov/jobs application.
Selection Process
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E‑Verify: CDPHE uses E‑Verify, an internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non‑residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We will assist individuals with a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303‑692‑2060, option 5.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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