Internship - Communicating the Value of School-Based Health Centers - State of Colorado

Internship - Communicating the Value of School-Based Health Centers


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Internship - Communicating the Value of School-Based Health Centers






Salary




$500.00 Monthly






Location




Denver, CO








Job Type




Unpaid Intern






Job Number




FAA00000-11/1/24








Department




Department of Public Health & Environment






Division




Prevention Services Division








Opening Date




11/01/2024






Closing Date




11/18/2024 9:00 AM Mountain








FLSA




Determined by Position






Max Number of Applicants




70








Type of Announcement




This position is open only to Colorado state residents.






Primary Physical Work Address




4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246








Department Contact Information




haley.schwenger@state.co.us






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 internship is a remote position within Colorado. Applicants must be local to Colorado.


This is a non-employee intern position. No benefits are available.


This is a temporary part-time internship (minimum 8 hours/week) and will exist for 4 months or less.





This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins)





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



Make a real difference . . .

Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for an internship that provides you with opportunities to learn how 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 fantastic unpaid internship position that provides experiential learning about improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.



If your goal is to pursue a career upon graduation that makes a difference, consider an internship with 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, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.


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.






Description of Job



Tentative Start Date:

Spring Internship - Flexible Start Dates for Spring Semester

Desired start date is 1/13/2025 to 5/9/2025


About the Work Unit:




The School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Program funds the operations of clinics inside of schools or on school grounds to serve and provide care to populations with a disproportionate number of insured children, a low-income population, or both. Grant funding is used to establish new SBHCs, expand healthcare services, and provide support for the ongoing operations of SBHCs.


Internship Description:



Project Title: Communicating the Value of School-Based Health Centers


Project Description:

The SBHC Program seeks a partnership with a student intern to identify and develop a toolkit for SBHC stakeholders that communicates the value of SBHCs. The student intern will engage in an environmental scan to identify information data fields for the toolkit by researching resources shared by national organizations and Colorado SBHCs. The student intern will develop and implement a process for gathering feedback from SBHC stakeholders to finalize the toolkit. This collaboration will require strong analytical and communication skills (oral and written). The student intern will work closely with the School-Based Health Center Program Coordinator to develop the tools. The final product will result in tangible reports that will directly benefit SBHC staff in communicating the value of SBHCs to key stakeholders. The student intern is encouraged to tailor the project to their interests and pursue additional projects related to other SBHC strategy projects (i.e., mental health, oral health, and tobacco projects), their expertise, and career goals.





Objectives:

+ By the end of the internship, the student will complete an environmental scan from resources and data shared from Colorado SBHCs and national organizations that informs the first draft of the toolkit.

+ By the end of the internship, the student will develop and implement a process to gather stakeholder feedback on the toolkit.

+ By the end of the internship, the student will create a toolkit with multiple templates for immediate SBHC use that will elevate the importance and impact of SBHCs to various audiences and stakeholders.






Deliverables or outcomes:

+ The final product will be a comprehensive toolkit with templates for communicating the value of SBHCs to various stakeholders and in various situations.

+ The student intern will be working closely with SBHCs to refine the toolkit and will present the final deliverable during the annual conference at the end of April 2025. This will directly benefit SBHC staff in communicating the value of SBHCs to key stakeholders.








Which Public Health Core Competencies skills does the project develop?


Analytical/Assessment, Communication, Public Health and Health Care Systems





Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights



Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be either:


Masters student enrolled in an accredited college or university s eeking a Masters degree program in Public Health or closely related fields.


OR


A recent masters graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with a Masters degree in Public Health within three calendar years (include transcripts).


College Transcripts:

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.


Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong communications skills

+ Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or survey data skills

+ Demonstrated organizational skills

+ Strong time management skills

+ Strong writing skills






Conditions of employment:



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


+ Signed Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement is required


+ If you will be using this internship for academic credit, a Signed Affiliation Agreement is required between CDPHE and your University.






Supplemental Information



Supplemental Information:


A complete application packet must include:



+ A completed State of Colorado application.


+ A resume.


+ If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.



The Selection Process



+ All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will proceed to the next step and all applicants will be notified by email of their status at each step of the process.



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


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All positions at the Department require that potential employees undergo a thorough background check. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?


+ Yes


+ No






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If you are a recent graduate (not a current student) applying for this internship position, you are required to attach transcripts to prove your graduation date is 3 years ago or less. Have you attached your transcripts if you are not a current student?


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+ No






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Why are you interested in this Internship and what applicable skills do you have as related to the Preferred Qualifications? (1-2 paragraphs)





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