Maternal Health Manager

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Maternal Health Manager

Salary

$89,520.00 - $111,900.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA01612-07/03/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Prevention Services Division

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80246

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

haley.schwenger@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado residents. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)

• 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 Masters degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

• A variety of employee resource groups

  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.

  (This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.)

  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

The Work Unit

The Prevention Services Divisionworks 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) branchis 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

The position guides the strategic direction for the Maternal Health Program and is responsible for ensuring the implementation of programmatic initiatives and alignment across funding sources to support policy and systems change to improve maternal health.

This includes serving as a resource and providing consultation to internal and external partners related to public health priorities for the pregnant and postpartum population, including guidance on implementation of evidence-based programs and best practices. Develops and monitors grant objectives, programmatic activities, data collection, reporting, and budgets for the Maternal Health Program, including funded activities for the Maternal Mortality Prevention Program and the State Maternal Health Innovation grant. This includes contributing to, reviewing and approving final grant reporting documents and required legislative reports prior to moving forward for department approval.

Responsible for oversight and contract monitoring of any contracts funded by grants and state general funds, including ensuring compliance with all state and federal fiscal requirements including appropriate expenditure of funds. Responsible for applying health equity, reproductive justice and intersectional lenses to the identification, development and implementation of maternal mortality and morbidity prevention recommendations and the promotion of maternal health and well-being. Supervises Maternal Health Program staff to promote achievement of work plan objectives, accountability, career growth and professionalism. As their supervisor, the position plans and reviews performance of the program as a whole and on an individual level amongst team members.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

Experience Only:

Eigh t (8) years of relevant experience in public health, mental health, health care, health policy, health systems, and/or with programs involved in promoting and implementing public health initiatives. This experience must include experience in maternal health.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in public health, psychology, social work, medical anthropology, nursing, or closely related field and/or relevant experience in public health, mental health, health care, health policy, health systems, and/or with programs involved in promoting and implementing public health initiatives. This experience must include experience in maternal health equal to Eight (8) years.

Substitutions:

• A master's or doctorate degree in public health, psychology, social work, medical anthropology, nursing, or closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies

The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

1) Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated proficiency in working collaboratively with internal teams, technical and community partners, diverse public stakeholders, health clinics and medical providers;

2) Understanding of racial equity and health equity principles, including understanding of the social determinants of health and reproductive justice frameworks.

3) Experience in grant writing and grant management;

4) Experience managing program budgets and monitoring contracts, including strong attention to detail;

5) Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to organize, motivate, and communicate with a large group to meet specified objectives;

6) Strong skills to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with diverse partners to set goals, resolve conflicts, and achieve deliverables;

7) Strong skills and abilities in verbal and written communications; 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;

8) Adapts quickly to change and easily considers 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.

9) Experience with maternal health initiatives, including experience addressing physical, social and emotional stressors that can exist during and after pregnancy and/or working within health systems where pregnant and postpartum individuals access care and support.

10) Experience supervising employees and demonstrated ability to decide pay, employee status, and disciplinary actions; interview applicants and recommend hires.

Conditions of Employment:

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

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. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.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 and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• Unofficial transcripts if using to verify educational requirement

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

  The 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, of 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 (http://www.dhs.gov/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, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

• Yes

• No

  02

  CDPHE: If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number.

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  CDPHE-A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Conviction does not mean automatic disqualification and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a criminal background check if offered the position?

• Yes

• No

  04

  CDPHE-If you are a veteran, please attach your DD214 to your application. If you have a disability, also attach the letter issued to you from the Veterans Administration verifying that you are currently receiving monetary benefits or you that have a disability retirement. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application?

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my DD214 to my application.

• No, I am not a veteran.

• No, I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference in selection.

  05

  Please acknowledge that your answers to the Supplemental Questions below will be used in the Comparative Analysis phase and that you have answered all questions.

• Yes

• No

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  Please describe a professional experience where you worked collaboratively with a diverse set of partners on a complex issue. Please be specific as to what your role was, how diverse your partners were, what strategies for engagement you used, what the challenges and successes were, and how the outcome was achieved. (1 paragraph)

  07

  Please describe a professional experience when you have shown leadership to advance health equity and/or reproductive justice in your work. (1 paragraph)

  08

  Please address how you meet any or all of the preferred qualifications listed in this position. ( max 3 paragraphs).

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