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Youth Advisor

Denver Health
retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
601 Broadway (Show on map)
May 12, 2025
We are recruiting for a motivated Youth Advisor to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department ACS-CHS Grants Funded Job Summary Under supervision of the Youth Program Coordinator, The Youth Advisor will work with internal and external partners to improve care provided by Denver Heath Pediatrics at Denver Public schools. The Youth Advisor will interact with other youth to serve as experts and provide a youth voice for program development and improvement, and relay information to our program on a variety of youth related topics. The Youth Advisor will participate in outreach and engagement efforts. This position is grant funded and typically works 10-20 hours a week, depending on projects and schedules. Funding is anticipated through grant timeline, but may end early if funding not available. Essential Functions: Various activities designed to improve the care provided at School-based Health Centers and the health of our students, including but not limited to: Co-leading student group meetings with an adult partner; Reviewing educational materials used during clinic visits and giving feedback; or Developing content for social media. (25%) Complete administrative tasks as required by department rules; (25%) Provide Youth expertise in various areas, including but not limited to: Program Development and Improvement. Assist in building an organizational culture that values the principals of Positive Youth Development. (25%) Collaborate with other. Attend staff meetings, such as the weekly Administrative Meeting and quarterly All - Staff meeting (when it does not interfere with the Youth Advisors school schedule); and Participate in professional development and mentorship opportunities. (25%) Education: No High School Diploma and/or No GED High School student or recent High School Graduate Required Work Experience: less than 1 year Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of basic PC computer programs. Ability to work with diverse youth between the ages of 13-25, and adults. Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing, using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation with all levels of personnel. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $20.00 - $25.41 / hr Benefits Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching 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.