Jacob Valdez

Experience

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  Denver Health Hospital

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2015

  Patient Access Specialist

  Responsible for the collection of comprehensive demographic and insurance information required facilitating timely and accurate billing of Emergency & Urgent care patients in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment. Managed preliminary finances to make sure the facilities balanced out evenly. Other Responsibilities include the ability to utilize critical analytical thinking skills to identify patients that are unable to participate in the registration process due to injury, age, or other undetermined barriers. Show less

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  Colorado UpLift

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2023

  Teacher

  Responsible to work with a team to build long-term life-changing relationships with urban youth through after-school mentoring and classroom instruction in character, leadership, and life-skills.

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  Denver Public Schools

  Feb 2023 - now

  Career and College Success Program Specialist

  Coordinate and deliver comprehensive college and career readiness support to students at Denver Public Schools (DPS) high schools. Oversee the implementation of the Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP) and its work-based learning components across multiple school sites. Collaborate with local small businesses and Southwest community partners to provide both in-school and summer work experiences.Our mission is to equip high school students for sustainable employment or post-secondary education by guiding them throughout their high school journey and ensuring they meet graduation requirements. We offer DPS students early and continuous exposure to a diverse range of career opportunities, enabling them to explore and pursue their passions and interests. Additionally, we provide students and their families with access to comprehensive wraparound services to support their success. Show less