NBS Follow Up and Education Specialist

Department Information

This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.

ABOUT CDPHE:

ABOUT CDPHE:

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment we are charged with protecting Colorados health and environment a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury respond to emergencies ranging from outbreaks to global pandemics reduce air pollution protect water quality regulate health facilities manage environmental hazards perform advanced laboratory testing provide birth and death records and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action set statewide standards and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorados most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live learn work and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action talented people broad partnerships and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position will be onsite and required to report to the office located at: 8100 E Lowry Blvd Denver CO 80230

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.

• Colorado PERA retirement options including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.

• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential flexible working arrangements

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

Description of Job

The Work Unit:
The Colorado Newborn Screening Program (CONBSP) within the Colorado State Public Health Lab (CSPHL) exists to comply with state law that all newborns in Colorado are screened for the following conditions: Phenylketonuria Congenital Hypothyroidism Hemoglobinopathies Galactosemia Cystic Fibrosis Biotinidase Deficiency Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Amino Acidemias Organic Acidemias Fatty Acid Oxidation disorders Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Spinal Muscular Atrophy Pompe disease Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Congenital Cytomegalovirus Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency and other conditions determined by the Colorado Board of Health; to thus prevent or reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. Also to ensure that families of affected newborns receive proper follow-up and education for these disorders.

What You Will Do:
This position is responsible for short term and long term follow up encapsulating the timely and proper notification of test results for abnormal newborn screens. The position is responsible for all projects related to (NBS) and aid with the necessary daily workflow tasks. The position is responsible for the creation or updating all educational materials and resources for all disorders. This position facilitates all community interactions including educational requests sending out educational materials and coordinating virtual or in-person educational site visits. This position reviews and presents data relevant to stakeholder requests. This position interacts with all levels of NBS stakeholders including contracted healthcare specialists health care facilities health care providers advocacy groups and various partners.

Key Responsibilities:
Education & Outreach

• This position facilitates the development review and distribution of educational materials for parents birthing centers midwives pediatricians staff peers and other community partners.
• Responsibilities include coordinating on-site or virtual education site visits ensuring materials are accurate current and engaging and creating new educational role involves presenting at off-site meetings training sessions and community engagement events.
• The position requires in-depth knowledge of the NBS Programs policies and procedures and the ability to communicate relevant information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

Project Coordination

• Ensuring audience understanding of complex subject matter.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base on a wide range of disorders which are continuously evolving due to ongoing research.

Case Management

• Informs appropriate care provider(s) to communicate proper follow-up actions.
• Communicates case-specific information to follow-up providers tailoring the message based on the case status.
• Reviews and documents case information in the NBS patient care tracking system and information management system.
• Collaborates with NBS staff and contracted follow-up specialists to share abnormal results and relevant demographic information.

Data Analysis

• Reviews NBS program quality indicator data and performs data analyses to fulfill stakeholder data requests.
• Extracts and examines quality indicators to support the development of presentations and program reports.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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:

C7C3XX Health Professional III

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE: 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 working in community health outreach public health public education and or public administration or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or experience in community health outreach public health public education and or public administration or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to six (6) years.

**You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. See resume will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial addition part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience building partnerships and collaborating with healthcare facilities birthing centers pediatric clinics hospitals or clinical laboratories to communicate medical/health protocols care guidelines or screening requirements.

• Experience updating engaging educational materials training toolkits or health promotion resources tailored for both clinical professionals (physicians nurses
  midwives) and patient/community audiences (parents families).

• Demonstrated ability to review extract and analyze healthcare data or quality indicators to support stakeholder reporting fulfill data requests and monitor program
  performance.

• Experience translating complex medical genetic or scientific concepts into clear engaging educational resources (e.g. toolkits guides fact sheets) designed for diverse audiences including parents and non-clinical facility staff.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement Options:

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

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Critical Status: This is a critical position and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start early release or closure situations.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency (e.g. bio-terrorist attack chemical attack disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time travel restrictions may be in place.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time travel restrictions may be in place.

• TRAVEL: Site visits and educational training events 20-40 hours per year.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website .

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your application.

• If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your 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 up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

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 or call option 5.

Required Experience:

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