Perinatal Community Engagement Coordinator
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 

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.

Community Engagement Navigator – Denver Animal Protection

In this position, you can expect to work onsite at the Denver Animal Shelter. The Denver Animal Shelter is located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223.

What You’ll Do

Denver’s Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver’s environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality.
We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

As the Community Engagement Navigator, you will engage the residents of the City and County of Denver in identifying ways to make pet ownership accessible for all. This position will focus on prevention work such as facilitating Humane Education programming and coordinating outreach services and resources for all populations served by the Community Engagement program. These services can include pet retention assistance, providing access to pet health services/resources, city ordinance compliance, city policy navigation, and other client/animal services/resources currently available.

Specifically, as the Outreach Case Coordinator you will:

• Support access to veterinary care and pet supplies by connecting caseworkers and their clients with essential veterinary services and our pet pantry. This work will include scheduling appointments with the Shelter’s veterinary clinic and with our contract veterinary clinic partners for public spay and neuter services and other medical appointments.
• Assist our Shelter’s humane education programming which may include conducting Shelter tours and other education-based programming.
• Lead community outreach including event attendance, neighborhood presentations, community vaccine clinics, and resource/referral services.
• Assess incoming requests from clients and referrals from Shelter staff and determine appropriate next steps.
• Act as a point of contact for Shelter interns and volunteers. This may include scheduling/organizing/training volunteers for vaccination events, spay/neuter and other veterinary appointments, supply deliveries, and other program needs.
• Drive pets in specialized City vehicles when necessary. Driving will also be required in delivering resources to clients, to and from events and locations, and to assist with Shelter operations.
• Along with all DDPHE staff, actively participate in emergency preparedness and response team activities to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time respond to emergencies. Training will be provided.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the Shelter to provide support when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026.

Under immigration law, there is a broad category of individuals who are “lawfully present” in the United States. This Quick Guide explains the health care rights of “lawfully present” immigrants in the United States. It is important to note that each member of a family may have a different immigration status, and therefore, may have different options. Many of the rules around accessing various types of health insurance changed in 2025.

View the guide here and download in English and Spanish.

Source: TriageCancer.org

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Title: Community Health Worker

Company: Oak Street Health

Role Description: The purpose of a Community Health Worker (CHW) at Oak Street Health is to act as the bridge between our patients, community, and medical systems in order to remove barriers and increase wellness across all life domains. A CHW is a patient’s advocate or liaison, accompanying patients through proactive in-person and phone outreach based on their care needs to promote health literacy and increase access to resources needed to live healthier lives. High levels of flexibility, problem solving, strong communication, and an intimate knowledge of the community served are required to be successful.

CHWs work closely with Medical Social Workers to manage patient care plans, support care team decision making, and coordinate clinical and complementary services needed to provide high quality health care and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. CHWs are expected to work within their scope of practice. There is no expected clinical license for this position.

While federal CDC recommendations have shifted, Colorado’s approach remains grounded in long-standing science, expert consensus, and transparency. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will continue to:

• Rely on peer-reviewed scientific evidence and expert medical guidance.
• Support health care providers with clear, consistent recommendations.
• Ensure continued access to vaccines for children and families across the state.
• Protect community health through data-driven disease prevention strategies.

“Colorado’s vaccine guidance is rooted in decades of strong scientific evidence and real-world experience,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical officer at CDPHE. “Regardless of changes at the federal level, our priority is ensuring families and providers have trusted, evidence-based guidance to keep children and communities healthy.” Read the full press release from CDPHE here.

Resources

• CDPHE recommend that families and providers follow the 2025 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• This article from HealthyChildren.org has an overview of the vaccine schedule and frequently asked questions.
• This one-pager on the vaccine schedule changes from Your Local Epidemiologist breaks down the updates by vaccine.

Register for ¡Grita Tu Identidad!

This conference is designed for a diverse and dynamic audience, including:

• Immigrant women.

• Community and faith leaders.

• Mental health advocates and educators.

• Local organizations supporting women and families.

• Professionals and students seeking leadership growth.

• Immigrant women with disabilities or caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

• Women in the agricultural field.

• Recently immigrated young Latinas.

• Monolingual Spanish-speaking refugee women.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST

If you are willing to work Mountain Standard Time Zone business hours, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Preference for those residing in Colorado.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize, collect, review and report health and social information through Member phone outreach while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity
• Provide administrative and process support to the care management department
• Provide support to members with physical, behavioral, and/or social needs through completion of outbound calls, annual assessments and care plans
• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patients and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 6+ months of experience in a Care Coordination role
• 2+ years of experience in a Care Coordination or Case Manager position
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Mountain Standard Time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Medicare and Medicaid populations
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Knowledge of Center for Medicare Services (CMS) Regulations
• Bilingual Spanish

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

The Health First Colorado reimbursement for community health worker (CHW) services will not begin on Jan. 1, 2026, as planned, but will instead begin on Jan. 1, 2028.  

The Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill 23-002 in 2023 to add CHW services as a Health First Colorado benefit (Colorado’s Medicaid program). Given the acute budget crisis in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis extended and amended Executive Order D25 014 on Oct. 31, 2025, making additional fiscal year 2025-26 reductions. This include an additional delay to the Health First Colorado CHW benefit until January 1, 2028.

HCPF is working to update the HCPF Community Health Worker webpage and resources to reflect the new implementation date of Jan. 1, 2028. Questions? Please email HCPF_CHW_Benefit@state.co.us

Training and credentialing is continuing!

The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program (PNCT) will continue to hold trainings for health navigators and community health workers. Dates for early 2026 will be announced soon. Additionally, the state of Colorado is moving forward with an updated CHW assessment for those who are interested in getting credentialed. The assessment is currently being pilot-tested with full rollout coming in 2026.

Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience. Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72. Job ID 102234

Please share your feedback with us to help develop IPV-related training. The survey will take about 2 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

Brief Interviews

We’re also looking for individuals who are interested in participating in a brief follow-up interview. Participants will receive a $25 gift card as a thank you.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact: Carrie Leon at carrie.leon@cuanschutz.edu.

Basic Motivational Interviewing Online: Sept 16-Oct. 7

Care Coordination In-Person (Denver, CO): Oct. 7 and 8

Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online: Oct. 15-Dec. 10

Level 2: Care Coordination Online: Nov. 6-Dec. 11 (updated dates)

Community Health Worker Fundamentals Online: (Oct. 21-Dec. 16)

Don’t see the course you need? Email us at admin@patientnavigatortraining.org to let us know!

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign focused on advocating for increased knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). It is important to 

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has released a new online module to assist community health workers (CHWs) in addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and supporting caregivers in their communities. The free module covers dementia risk reduction, early detection, and caregiving and highlights real-life examples of CHWs’ impact nationwide. Learners who complete the training will receive an official certificate of completion. Check out the module here: Equipping community health workers to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their communities.

Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Government Affairs team is preparing for the upcoming state legislative session. They are creating a 2-page handout to share with Colorado lawmakers that highlights the impact of Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the state. This will support continued investment in Medicaid reimbursement for CHWs, set to begin in January 2026.

We’re looking for short case studies and data from CHW programs in Colorado that show:

• Improved health outcomes
• Reduced health disparities
• Cost savings to the healthcare system
• Study citations or links to reports, sources, resources

Your stories and data will help us demonstrate the value of CHWs and the importance of this funding.

📅 Please send your summaries or information by August 15 to: andrea.stojsavljevic@childrenscolorado.org

Thank you for your support in lifting up the work of CHWs across Colorado!

The Lead Healthcare Coordinator Specialist will provide leadership, oversight, and coaching to Healthcare Coordination Specialists. Develop strategies to link residents with health care and care coordination services. In this role you will develop relationships with primary care clinics, medical providers, care coordinators, health plans and other health service providers to increase the health and wellness of residents and reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization.

This is a grant-based position. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, and requires regular travel to multiple Mercy Housing locations within the Denver metro area.

Pay: $25.75-27/hour

Duties

• Meet with residents in-person to assess their healthcare needs.
• Recommend, develop and/or provide related training and staff development resources for staff and third-party providers.
• Recruits, motivates, and manages Healthcare Coordination staff and volunteers to support Mercy Housing’s health and housing initiatives.
• Oversee staff navigation of health-related programs and behavioral health organizations.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the health care system, key service providers and health care delivery system developments as related to the health needs of residents.
• Work with external and internal partners to host events that address the healthcare needs of residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to multiple locations in the Denver metro area.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a position that involved coordination among frequent interaction with patients/clients, health care providers, care coordinators, health plans, and other service systems critical to health.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, or related field.
• Social services experience.
• Experience working with unhoused or formerly unhoused individuals, the elderly, or other vulnerable populations.

Regional Health Connector Program Manager
$74,000- $80,000 per year with benefits
Full-time
Hybrid-Remote, based in Colorado
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The Regional Health Connector Program Manager will manage and further develop the implementation of the Regional Health Connector program. The RHC Program Manager will report to the Senior Director of Programs and will work in collaboration with the RHCs, host sites, the University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Priority will be given to applications received by Tuesday, August 5th. 

Community Research Liaison (CRL) in Southeast Colorado and Denver
Monthly stipend of $1,717
Part-time, approx. 10 hours/week
Remote, based in Colorado
Apply Here

Community Research Liaisons (CRLs) work across diverse urban and rural communities throughout the state. As members of the Partnership of Academicians and Communities for Translation (PACT), their work is guided by both community priorities and the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s Community Engagement (CCTSI-CE) Program.

CCTSI is seeking to hire two part-time CRLs who live within Baca, Prowers or Bent county in Southeast Colorado, and the Denver Metro area.

Job ID: 100672

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Coordinates with team members, patients and families to develop discharge plans that address patients’ specific needs and ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or care facility.
2. Arranges for post-discharge services, such as home care, therapies, or durable medical equipment (DME), ensuring all necessary services are in place before the patient is discharged.
3. Schedules, arranges, and facilitates post-acute care referrals or follow-up appointments with outpatient clinics, primary care providers and specialists as needed.
4. Educates patients and families on the discharge process, including follow-up appointments, DME instructions and basic care instructions to ensure compliance and reduce readmission rates.
5. Reviews patient insurance coverage and benefits to ensure post-discharge services and equipment are covered and addresses routine financial concerns with patients and families.
6. Liaises with social services, community resources, and support groups to provide patients and families with access to additional support and resources needed post-discharge.
7. Documents discharge planning process in the patient’s medical record, ensuring accuracy and completeness for legal, regulatory, and billing purposes.
8. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, share insights, and develop strategies to address challenges in the discharge planning process.
9. Provides administrative support for the department by performing assigned tasks or activities within the scope of their role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience
  • One (1) year experience assisting patients and families or related healthcare/community customer service experience.
• Equivalency
  • A relevant Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $22.20 to $33.30

Our purpose is to create a trusted, cross-sector network that:

• Aligns on policy and advocacy strategies impacting immigrant communities
• Coordinates culturally responsive outreach and education
• Builds stronger relationships across organizations serving immigrants of all coverage types (Medicaid, uninsured, privately insured)

Who Should Join:

• Community-based organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities
• Health care providers and enrollment specialists
• Advocates, legal services, and grassroots leaders
• Public health departments, policy organizations, and health systems

Why It Matters:
Immigrant communities face unique barriers to accessing health care, from language and cultural gaps to exclusion from public programs. IHAC ensures that the voices of those most impacted shape the outreach, programs, and policies designed to serve them.

Get Involved
Interested in joining IHAC? Complete our interest form here.

Upcoming Webinar
We are excited to invite you to our first IHAC-hosted webinar on August 5, 2025, at 10 AM. This webinar will provide an overview of IHAC’s mission and current initiatives to improve health care access for immigrant communities in Colorado. To receive webinar access, please submit the interest form linked above.