by co9to25
Calling all young people, ages 16-21! Please take a look at this exciting (paid!) job opportunity!
Paid Youth Employment Opportunity
Peer Youth Advisor
The Youth and Young Adult Team at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is hiring two youth between the ages of 16-20. These two part time positions will work in partnership with staff, youth-serving organizations, and other young people from the community. The focus of the work includes, but is not limited to, Youth Sexual Health and Colorado 9to25 projects.
These two projects bring together the many systems that impact youth with the goal of working together to help improve the lives of young people. We believe that young people have an expertise in the lives of youth and youth culture and by having them as a part of our team; we will improve the programs and policies that affect the lives of ALL of Colorado’s youth. This employment opportunity is limited to two full years and includes salaried pay, and paid benefits, such as paid holiday leave, sick leave, and health insurance.
If selected, you will have the opportunity to share your skills with various state and community leaders to help improve the opportunities and outcomes of young people statewide. There will be strong support from staff to develop your own skills so that you can provide support and training to team members and assist them in achieving goals related to youth health and well-being. This includes, but is not limited to, participating on the Youth Sexual Health and Colorado 9to25 leadership teams; developing and coordinating the Colorado Youth Sexual Health and Colorado 9to25 Networks; creating and hosting presentations and learning opportunities for local public health agencies; supporting the development and implementation of state and local policies; and increasing the youth-friendliness of family planning clinics and school-based health centers.
Employment Type: Part Time (20 hours per week) FLSA status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
Job Location: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive S., Denver, CO
Salary: $975 - $1,410 per month. Pay based on applicable experience and will be determined at appointment.
Application material must be submitted by: November 30, 2012
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION…
Youth and young adults between the ages of 16 – 20 (at the time of applying for the position), are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to use social media tools, such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and various other websites and know how to talk to, and work with, other diverse youth who are also between the ages of 16-20.
Along with the minimum qualifications, it is important that individuals have…
…Special interest in either youth sexual health (for example, teen pregnancy and STI/STD prevention) or using creative ideas to help connect people, organizations, and resources to benefit ALL young people in Colorado.
SHOULD YOU BE SELECTED FOR THESE POSITIONS, YOU MUST AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT…
1. This employment will end on 12/31/2014
2. You must be willing to work 20 hours per week at our campus, located in Cherry Creek North, between the hours of 8-5, and Monday through Friday. Actual schedules will be determined if you are offered the job.
3. You must maintain the ability to travel independently throughout the Denver Metro area to attend meetings or group activities.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO BE CONSIDERED?
1. You must complete a State of Colorado Application by accessing the following web site. Search the site for this specific announcement. Please be thorough in completing the application. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/default.cfm
2. You must provide a Letter of Interest indicating what unique contributions you bring to this position, how comfortable you feel sharing your opinions and experiences with others, and any experiences you’ve had, and/or have overcome in your life that would help you in this position. Please also include relevant experience addressing your responsibility, areas of interest and (formal or informal) involvement in the community. Attach the letter to the application.
3. You must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation by an adult (for example, teacher, guidance counselor, neighbor, caseworker, or an un-related adult who knows you well) who can confirm your contributions to this position, areas of interest and (formal or informal) involvement in the community. Attach these letters to the application.
4. You must complete the attached Conditions of Employment Form. Attach this document to the application or complete the questions on line.
5. All application material must be submitted on line by November 30, 2012.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT…
After the closing date of this announcement, everything you submit will be reviewed by a group of subject matter experts consisting of staff members and youth who with then determine the top group (10-20) of qualified applicants. That top group will then be invited to participate in a formal interview process with a different set of individuals. They will determine who is best fit and make job offers. The two individuals that are selected will then be required to attend a New Employee Orientation and complete payroll and Human Resources forms.
MORE ABOUT THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT TEAM…
The Youth and Young Adult Team is located in the Population and Community Health Unit in the Children, Youth and Families Branch, within the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
The team plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions with a goal of maximizing the health and well-being of all Colorado youth and young adults. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices (for example positive youth development, including youth-adult partnership), data-based decision-making, training/technical assistance; community partnerships, and integration of various program efforts to assure that health outcomes are maximized.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION…
- Audra.Bishop@state.co.us
- Anne-Marie.Braga@state.co.us
- MaryJane.Cassalia@state.co.us
CDPHE is a smoke-free campus. The State of Colorado is an equal employment opportunity employer.
