Social Work Program Coordinator

We are recruiting for a motivated Social Work Program Coordinator to join our team!

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Department

ACS-CHS Grants Funded

Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Social Work Program Coordinator (SWPC) is responsible for facilitating and coordinating all aspects of program implementation for the in-person PATCH Teen Educator team and Healing Centered Engagement resiliency program. Creates authentic relationships with all youth; plan and execute ongoing in-person programming for a group of 10-12 high school aged students; schedules, organizes, and leads all workshops for teen and health care provider audiences; and encourages continuous quality improvement for expanded reach and program growth throughout Denver Health and the Denver Community. The role includes delivering care to an assigned group of patients within SBHC's to promote resiliency work via a Healing Centered Engagement approach. Coordination involves assessment of care needs, planning, support, and evaluation of member care and related outcomes. Activities to be performed are screening and assessment of medical, behavioral health and social determinants needs and gaps in care, collaboration with the Member to develop a care plan with SMART goals, scheduled outreach to support member in achieving their goals and supporting the Members patients' self-efficacy to navigate systems. SWPC communicates closely with the Member's care team inclusive of: the Member, designated health representatives, primary care provider, behavioral health providers and other care coordinators involved with the Member's Patient's care. Encounters occur face to face, telephonically, and electronically with members patients in clinic and in other community-based settings. SBHCs. SWPC will also contribute to program sustainability through assisting with identifying potential funding oportunities and grant writing.

Position is an active contributor in the development of systems (e.g.e.g., work flowsworkflows, clinical pathways, assessments) to improve the care of assigned member patient populations. Helps ensure compliance with state, federal and third party payor requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and coordinate the design and implementation of Teen Educator and Healing Centered Engagement Programs. (20%)
• Possess an advanced understanding of health equity and social justice and be committed to integration into all levels of the program. (10%)
• Ensures that all efforts are equitable, inclusive, and support diversity. (5%)
• Utilize Lean principles, project management and quality improvement to improve youth health and grant program outcomes. (10%)
• Create a culture of comfort, trust, openness, and support among Teen Educators, supervisees and patients. (10%)
• Plan and facilitate annual 20-hour Teen Educator Training (5%)
• Plan and facilitate bimonthly evening Enrichment Meetings for Teen Educators to further educate, engage, and inspire youth (5%)
• Lead workshop promotion and coordination including marketing, outreach, recruitment, and scheduling (5%)
• Build and maintain community relationships including DPS and outside agencies. (10%)
• Develop partnerships to leverage program and grant activities and funding. (10%)
• Develop and manage work plans, activities and implementation. (5%)
• Able to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• 2. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and proactive manner.
• 3. Demonstrates strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
• 4. Ability to communicate effectively one to one as well as within a group, delivering engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive information.
• 5. Works effectively and collaboratively with cross content and cross disciplinary staff.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$53,800.00 - $80,700.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.