Perinatal Community Engagement Coordinator - Term Limited

Full Job Description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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

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.

Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, 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 401K 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

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.

Requirements

The Work Unit:

The 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 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 children and youth with special health care needs, with a 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. We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives. 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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1S3XX

PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROFESSIONAL III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in maternal health, public health, health policy, community engagement, health systems, and/or with programs involved in promoting and implementing public health or public policy initiatives, or other related fields.

OR

Education and Experience:

A 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 with 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

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, outreach, or partnership-building, particularly with communities experiencing worse health outcomes.
• Lived experience and/or long-standing relationships with communities most impacted by maternal and child health inequities are highly valued and recognized as a form of expertise.
• Proven ability to engage and communicate clearly with a wide variety of audiences, tailoring outreach and messaging to meet the needs of community groups and partners, honor cultural norms and nuances, and acknowledge varying levels of power and privilege.
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, including experience convening meetings, listening sessions, or community forums.
• Familiarity with reproductive health frameworks, social determinants of health, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches
• Comfort working in both community settings and systems-level environments (e.g., healthcare, state government)
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique complexities and systemic barriers that impact maternal and child health outcomes that individuals and families experience during the perinatal period regarding receiving the care, services and support, informed by lived and/or professional experience.
• Experience supporting partners through technical assistance, coordination, and administrative processes (e.g., deliverables, invoices), while maintaining strong, respectful relationships.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or multilingual skills preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

• TRAVEL: 10% of time, required to travel 1-2X a year out-of-state as required for grantee meetings and potentially other national conferences. In-state travel is required 2-3X 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 StatePersonnel 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.

Appeals to the StatePersonnel Board or the State Personnel Director must be received or postmarked within the filing period: Appeals shall be filed withthe Board no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the written notice of the action, or if no notice was received, no later than (10)days after the employee knew or should have known of the disputed action.

Filings can be by mail, hand-delivery, fax or email.

Sendthe completed form with all supporting attachments to the State Personnel Board and provide a copy to the Department (the“Respondent”) identified by you (the “Complainant”) in PART 1 - General Information and Disputed Employment Action.State Personnel Board1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203Fax Number: 303-866-5038Email filings: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.usFor more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals andDisputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

A complete application packet must include:

• 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.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have 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 to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have 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.