Do you have experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that center the voices of people with lived experience and promote equity and inclusion? Are you committed to ensuring meaningful partnership with people with lived experience in decision-making at all levels of the behavioral health system? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
Determine strategies to move the agency, division, and peer services forward, set goals, creates, and implements action plans, and evaluate the process and results. Develops and institutes policies for effective integration of peers within the behavioral health care continuum. Leads OHA’s efforts to ensure meaningful partnership with people with lived experience in decision-making at all levels of the behavioral health system. The person in this position will utilize the lived experience of Oregonians to provide inspirational leadership to the agency and lead a team of behavioral health experts to break down historical communication and outreach barriers and ensure people with lived experience are continually leading behavioral health transformation efforts.
This position serves as the state’s chief technical advisor and consultant on matters of concern to consumers of behavioral health prevention, promotion, treatment and recovery services to OHA, the Governor’s office, the Legislative Assembly, local state and federal government agencies, tribes, community mental health and addictions programs. Provides oversight of the HSD behavioral health advisory groups, board and committees and provides strategic direction and oversight for peer delivered services and makes decisions to ensure the equitable distribution of resources and power by utilizing data, budgetary expenditures, and projections to determine financial and program impact, identifying, and determining program policy changes needed. Oversees the design and implementation of new programs to ensure commitment to eliminating health inequality while also making program level decisions about multiple, statewide programs and policies which impact behavioral healthcare services to consumers.
This position provides oversight for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all behavioral health programs, projects, and initiatives through supervision of the behavioral health operations unit. This position ensures adherence to legislative and OHA leadership priorities while guiding a diverse team of behavioral subject matter experts in their area to implement changes within the behavioral health unit to synthesize person-directed, trauma-informed, equitable, effective approaches towards behavioral health services in Oregon. Using this lens, they are using collaborative managerial and supervisory practices to revise methods for evaluation, monitoring, business practices, program funding, budget analysis, hiring and performance metrics.
What's in it for you? Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Lived experience with behavioral health needs or accessing behavioral health services. Must possess certification as a THW Certified Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist, or have ability to become certified within six months of hire.
Knowledge and / or experience with Peer Delivered Services.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience in advancing state and community-based programs or initiatives centered on people with lived experience.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that center the voices of people with lived experience and promote equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including people with lived experience, communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Established relationships with, or demonstrated ability to develop, strong, collaborative, and partnership-based relationships with people with lived experience, the peer community, and those receiving services within Oregon’s Behavioral Health System.
Previous experience in alternative dispute resolution, and conflict resolution valued in this position. Position requires influencing systems-wide changes by applying an equity framework to all work.
Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing, evaluation, and maintenance of state and federal programs, particularly those involving behavioral health and crossovers to the justice system.
Knowledge of Medicaid, community mental health programs, Substance Use Disorder and/or problem gambling health delivery systems, with experience implementing health care transformation in Oregon preferred.
Experience working with the Legislature, community groups and local government. Involved frequent contact with the Governor’s Office, professional associations, government officials and legislators.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management. Oral and written cross-cultural communications skills and experience preferred. Ability to use empathy and active listening to understand others’ concerns and to articulate and address those concerns in a proactive, resolution-focused way.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151504
Deadline 4/3/24
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that center the voices of people with lived experience and promote equity and inclusion? Are you committed to ensuring meaningful partnership with people with lived experience in decision-making at all levels of the behavioral health system? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
Determine strategies to move the agency, division, and peer services forward, set goals, creates, and implements action plans, and evaluate the process and results. Develops and institutes policies for effective integration of peers within the behavioral health care continuum. Leads OHA’s efforts to ensure meaningful partnership with people with lived experience in decision-making at all levels of the behavioral health system. The person in this position will utilize the lived experience of Oregonians to provide inspirational leadership to the agency and lead a team of behavioral health experts to break down historical communication and outreach barriers and ensure people with lived experience are continually leading behavioral health transformation efforts.
This position serves as the state’s chief technical advisor and consultant on matters of concern to consumers of behavioral health prevention, promotion, treatment and recovery services to OHA, the Governor’s office, the Legislative Assembly, local state and federal government agencies, tribes, community mental health and addictions programs. Provides oversight of the HSD behavioral health advisory groups, board and committees and provides strategic direction and oversight for peer delivered services and makes decisions to ensure the equitable distribution of resources and power by utilizing data, budgetary expenditures, and projections to determine financial and program impact, identifying, and determining program policy changes needed. Oversees the design and implementation of new programs to ensure commitment to eliminating health inequality while also making program level decisions about multiple, statewide programs and policies which impact behavioral healthcare services to consumers.
This position provides oversight for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all behavioral health programs, projects, and initiatives through supervision of the behavioral health operations unit. This position ensures adherence to legislative and OHA leadership priorities while guiding a diverse team of behavioral subject matter experts in their area to implement changes within the behavioral health unit to synthesize person-directed, trauma-informed, equitable, effective approaches towards behavioral health services in Oregon. Using this lens, they are using collaborative managerial and supervisory practices to revise methods for evaluation, monitoring, business practices, program funding, budget analysis, hiring and performance metrics.
What's in it for you? Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Lived experience with behavioral health needs or accessing behavioral health services. Must possess certification as a THW Certified Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist, or have ability to become certified within six months of hire.
Knowledge and / or experience with Peer Delivered Services.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience in advancing state and community-based programs or initiatives centered on people with lived experience.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that center the voices of people with lived experience and promote equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including people with lived experience, communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Established relationships with, or demonstrated ability to develop, strong, collaborative, and partnership-based relationships with people with lived experience, the peer community, and those receiving services within Oregon’s Behavioral Health System.
Previous experience in alternative dispute resolution, and conflict resolution valued in this position. Position requires influencing systems-wide changes by applying an equity framework to all work.
Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing, evaluation, and maintenance of state and federal programs, particularly those involving behavioral health and crossovers to the justice system.
Knowledge of Medicaid, community mental health programs, Substance Use Disorder and/or problem gambling health delivery systems, with experience implementing health care transformation in Oregon preferred.
Experience working with the Legislature, community groups and local government. Involved frequent contact with the Governor’s Office, professional associations, government officials and legislators.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management. Oral and written cross-cultural communications skills and experience preferred. Ability to use empathy and active listening to understand others’ concerns and to articulate and address those concerns in a proactive, resolution-focused way.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151504
Deadline 4/3/24
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing planning tools and providing data synthesis, analysis and reporting to facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, operations, and program support to the Medicaid medical directors, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.
This position will be responsible for planning and coordinating meetings, workgroups, and project schedules in support of Director-level management and within the context of more complex, wide-reaching, and urgent operational issues, goals, and strategies. Accordingly, this positions focus is on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, issue resolution, strategic planning, and decision-making. This includes participating in team meetings and assuming responsibility for the completion of follow up, which involves researching, analyzing, evaluating, collecting, organizing, assembling, preparing reports, incorporating information for special projects, making recommendations for action, and implementing recommendations approved by leadership.
This position will also assist in the design, implementation, and sustainability of key initiatives and projects by developing and updating spreadsheets and tracking tools through iterative validation with key stakeholders and executive sponsors and with the aim of research and data synthesis, assessment, and comprehensive documentation. Essential to these activities is the focus on interpreting and evaluating laws, rules, policies, procedures to assure operational alignment and compliance. In order to solicit and synthesize critical information and insights related to near-term and long-term operational strategy and goals, this position will act as a liaison within and across units, OHA divisions, Federal agencies, and community providers, councils, and individuals with intent to identify issues and challenges, help negotiate solutions and process improvements, and spread best practices.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
medical, vision and dental benefits packages
Paid Leave Days: 11 paid holidays yearly, 3 paid "Personal Business Days" yearly, 8 hours of paid sick leave monthly, Progressive vacation leave accrual
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
OR
An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Constructive and Collaborative Working Relationships
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Project Planning and Prioritization
Project Coordination and Monitoring
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151137
Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
Mar 13, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing planning tools and providing data synthesis, analysis and reporting to facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, operations, and program support to the Medicaid medical directors, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.
This position will be responsible for planning and coordinating meetings, workgroups, and project schedules in support of Director-level management and within the context of more complex, wide-reaching, and urgent operational issues, goals, and strategies. Accordingly, this positions focus is on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, issue resolution, strategic planning, and decision-making. This includes participating in team meetings and assuming responsibility for the completion of follow up, which involves researching, analyzing, evaluating, collecting, organizing, assembling, preparing reports, incorporating information for special projects, making recommendations for action, and implementing recommendations approved by leadership.
This position will also assist in the design, implementation, and sustainability of key initiatives and projects by developing and updating spreadsheets and tracking tools through iterative validation with key stakeholders and executive sponsors and with the aim of research and data synthesis, assessment, and comprehensive documentation. Essential to these activities is the focus on interpreting and evaluating laws, rules, policies, procedures to assure operational alignment and compliance. In order to solicit and synthesize critical information and insights related to near-term and long-term operational strategy and goals, this position will act as a liaison within and across units, OHA divisions, Federal agencies, and community providers, councils, and individuals with intent to identify issues and challenges, help negotiate solutions and process improvements, and spread best practices.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
medical, vision and dental benefits packages
Paid Leave Days: 11 paid holidays yearly, 3 paid "Personal Business Days" yearly, 8 hours of paid sick leave monthly, Progressive vacation leave accrual
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
OR
An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Constructive and Collaborative Working Relationships
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Project Planning and Prioritization
Project Coordination and Monitoring
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151137
Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
Do you have experience providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning? Are you passionate about coordinating and collaborating across internal teams and external providers and community to increase quality improvement strategies that improve services within the behavioral health system? We look forward to hearing from you!
What you will do!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Forensic Compliance Specialist (2 positions). One position will specifically focus on providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning for Civil Commitment policies, procedures and program priorities. One position will specifically focus on providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning for Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB); Guilty Except for Insanity (GEI) and Jail Diversion policies, procedures and program priorities.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Licensing & Certification Compliance Specialist (Management Service). The primary purpose of this position is to provide regulatory oversight for mental health facilities and providers.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program)
College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
[For Forensic Compliance Specialist] Knowledge of Oregon’s rules and laws related to guardianship, civil commitment, guilty except for insanity, aid and assist, magistrate holds.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Compliance for licensing, certification and program specific requirements
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Issue Identification and Resolution
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Policy Advisement
Project Management
Strong Oral and Written Communication
Expert level Technical Assistance
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Nov 22, 2023
Full time
Do you have experience providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning? Are you passionate about coordinating and collaborating across internal teams and external providers and community to increase quality improvement strategies that improve services within the behavioral health system? We look forward to hearing from you!
What you will do!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Forensic Compliance Specialist (2 positions). One position will specifically focus on providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning for Civil Commitment policies, procedures and program priorities. One position will specifically focus on providing compliance-oriented strategy, support, and planning for Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB); Guilty Except for Insanity (GEI) and Jail Diversion policies, procedures and program priorities.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Licensing & Certification Compliance Specialist (Management Service). The primary purpose of this position is to provide regulatory oversight for mental health facilities and providers.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program)
College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
[For Forensic Compliance Specialist] Knowledge of Oregon’s rules and laws related to guardianship, civil commitment, guilty except for insanity, aid and assist, magistrate holds.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Compliance for licensing, certification and program specific requirements
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Issue Identification and Resolution
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Policy Advisement
Project Management
Strong Oral and Written Communication
Expert level Technical Assistance
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Oregon Health Authority
Salem, OR and Portland, OR HYBRID
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about prioritizing community voice throughout iterative improvement cycles from concept and design to implementation and integration? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
MEDICAID: Senior Community Engagement Analyst: This position directs a team of community engagement specialists on developing deep, trusting relationships in the community and has extensive skill in community partnership building.
This position defines and leads community engagement workstreams within the 1115 Demonstration Waiver implementation and ensures alignment, integration and collaboration with the 1115 Medicaid Waiver policy analysts who hold accountability for Health Related Social Needs (Housing, Nutrition, Climate) and for Waiver Transition Populations (Child Welfare, Residential Behavioral Health, Youth and Adults leaving Carceral Settings).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
A Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills can substitute for years of experience.
Example: A Bachelor’s Degree plus five years of applicable professional or lived experience.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Knowledge about OHA/DHS contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Systems and Organizational Improvement
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Oct 27, 2023
Full time
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about prioritizing community voice throughout iterative improvement cycles from concept and design to implementation and integration? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
MEDICAID: Senior Community Engagement Analyst: This position directs a team of community engagement specialists on developing deep, trusting relationships in the community and has extensive skill in community partnership building.
This position defines and leads community engagement workstreams within the 1115 Demonstration Waiver implementation and ensures alignment, integration and collaboration with the 1115 Medicaid Waiver policy analysts who hold accountability for Health Related Social Needs (Housing, Nutrition, Climate) and for Waiver Transition Populations (Child Welfare, Residential Behavioral Health, Youth and Adults leaving Carceral Settings).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
A Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills can substitute for years of experience.
Example: A Bachelor’s Degree plus five years of applicable professional or lived experience.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Knowledge about OHA/DHS contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Systems and Organizational Improvement
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Salary Range: $2,823 - $4,073
Application Deadline: 06/05/2023
Do you have experience designing administrative support processes and workflows that create efficiencies and foster communication and connection within a team? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to providing quality oversight and identifying improvement opportunities that influence coordinated care delivery and the health and well-being of Oregonians? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. This position is classified and is a represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
This position provides operational support to the Quality Assurance and Compliance unit of the Health Systems Division, such as coordinating, planning, and scheduling meetings and conferences, creating agendas, taking and organizing meeting minutes, maintaining filing systems, and supporting budget tracking and expenditure requests. The position assists with compiling, monitoring, and reviewing Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) deliverables assigned to the Quality Assurance unit. The position also assists with evaluating business operations and implementing process, procedure and policy changes.
What's in it for you?
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requested Attributes:
Experience within the context of Medicaid policies and programs, or within the context of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs).
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Customer service and person-centered engagement
Data synthesis, analysis & reporting
Team collaboration
Training and technical assistance
Decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize workloads
Responsiveness and problem-solving skills
Document collaboration and filing organization systems
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Summer-Street/Unit---Program-Support-Specialist--Office-Specialist-2-_REQ-128971
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
Jun 01, 2023
Full time
Salary Range: $2,823 - $4,073
Application Deadline: 06/05/2023
Do you have experience designing administrative support processes and workflows that create efficiencies and foster communication and connection within a team? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to providing quality oversight and identifying improvement opportunities that influence coordinated care delivery and the health and well-being of Oregonians? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. This position is classified and is a represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
This position provides operational support to the Quality Assurance and Compliance unit of the Health Systems Division, such as coordinating, planning, and scheduling meetings and conferences, creating agendas, taking and organizing meeting minutes, maintaining filing systems, and supporting budget tracking and expenditure requests. The position assists with compiling, monitoring, and reviewing Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) deliverables assigned to the Quality Assurance unit. The position also assists with evaluating business operations and implementing process, procedure and policy changes.
What's in it for you?
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requested Attributes:
Experience within the context of Medicaid policies and programs, or within the context of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs).
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Customer service and person-centered engagement
Data synthesis, analysis & reporting
Team collaboration
Training and technical assistance
Decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize workloads
Responsiveness and problem-solving skills
Document collaboration and filing organization systems
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Summer-Street/Unit---Program-Support-Specialist--Office-Specialist-2-_REQ-128971
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc. is seeking candidates for a position as Human Resource Administrative Assistant based at our HR office located in Avon, Indiana .
Job Summary:
The HR Administrative Assistant will assist/oversee a variety of Human Resources (HR) activities and will support the mission, vision, values, and operational goals of the organization. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: maintaining personnel files, processing separated personnel documents and files, assist with payroll and benefits, and a variety of general Human Resources initiatives, while ensuring all are in adherence with governing agencies, funding sources, and the Corporate Compliance Program at Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
Essential Functions:
Assist Human Resources with administrative duties and coordination, data entry and filing.
Monitor HR general phone extension voicemail and email.
Field external and internal requests for employment verification.
Routinely audit, update, and confirm personnel files and Paycom HRIS are current and consistent.
Removes separated employees' files for storage and maintains list for easy retrieval if necessary.
Complete new hire & quarterly background checks, e.g., Medicaid Fraud, Sex Offender, etc.
Assist with processing payroll biweekly, and serve as back-up to Payroll Specialist
Assist Executive Assistant with ordering office supplies & monitoring supply room.
Will assume other appropriate duties and responsibilities as determined necessary and/or assigned.
Benefits include:
Competitive salaries
Excellent work life balance (paid time off and holidays)
Comprehensive benefit package
Matching contributions to your 401K program
Cummins is one of the State's top-rated community mental/behavioral health and addiction services centers in Customer Satisfaction as recognized by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Education and/or Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent required.
3 years working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment, e.g., Excel, Outlook, Office 365, Access database, etc. is preferred.
Have working knowledge of payroll processes, HRIS, and employee benefits is preferred.
Certification, Associate or Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; or equivalent related experience in Human Resources is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good organizational skills; able to adjust to changing demands while maintaining priorities.
Must have excellent communication skills, as well as safeguarding confidentiality of sensitive information.
Demonstrate initiative and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment
As a proud recipient of Platinum level certification for Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems puts mental health at the forefront of employee health and well-being.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://cumminsbhs.hirecentric.com/jobs/225597-47726.html
May 10, 2023
Full time
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc. is seeking candidates for a position as Human Resource Administrative Assistant based at our HR office located in Avon, Indiana .
Job Summary:
The HR Administrative Assistant will assist/oversee a variety of Human Resources (HR) activities and will support the mission, vision, values, and operational goals of the organization. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: maintaining personnel files, processing separated personnel documents and files, assist with payroll and benefits, and a variety of general Human Resources initiatives, while ensuring all are in adherence with governing agencies, funding sources, and the Corporate Compliance Program at Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
Essential Functions:
Assist Human Resources with administrative duties and coordination, data entry and filing.
Monitor HR general phone extension voicemail and email.
Field external and internal requests for employment verification.
Routinely audit, update, and confirm personnel files and Paycom HRIS are current and consistent.
Removes separated employees' files for storage and maintains list for easy retrieval if necessary.
Complete new hire & quarterly background checks, e.g., Medicaid Fraud, Sex Offender, etc.
Assist with processing payroll biweekly, and serve as back-up to Payroll Specialist
Assist Executive Assistant with ordering office supplies & monitoring supply room.
Will assume other appropriate duties and responsibilities as determined necessary and/or assigned.
Benefits include:
Competitive salaries
Excellent work life balance (paid time off and holidays)
Comprehensive benefit package
Matching contributions to your 401K program
Cummins is one of the State's top-rated community mental/behavioral health and addiction services centers in Customer Satisfaction as recognized by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Education and/or Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent required.
3 years working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment, e.g., Excel, Outlook, Office 365, Access database, etc. is preferred.
Have working knowledge of payroll processes, HRIS, and employee benefits is preferred.
Certification, Associate or Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; or equivalent related experience in Human Resources is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good organizational skills; able to adjust to changing demands while maintaining priorities.
Must have excellent communication skills, as well as safeguarding confidentiality of sensitive information.
Demonstrate initiative and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment
As a proud recipient of Platinum level certification for Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems puts mental health at the forefront of employee health and well-being.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://cumminsbhs.hirecentric.com/jobs/225597-47726.html
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, you will develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Clinical-Laboratory-Inspector--Compliance-Specialist-3--Limited-Duration--Hillsboro--OR--Remote-w-Occasional-On-Site-_REQ-115981
Close Date: 03/26/2023
Mar 09, 2023
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, you will develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Clinical-Laboratory-Inspector--Compliance-Specialist-3--Limited-Duration--Hillsboro--OR--Remote-w-Occasional-On-Site-_REQ-115981
Close Date: 03/26/2023
REQ-116122
Application Deadline:
03/22/2023
Salary Range: $5,315 - $8,049 monthly
Position Title: Compliance Specialist 3
Job Description:
The Office of Quality Management focuses on systematically analyzing and improving healthcare outcomes for patients and residents of Oregon State Hospital and improve services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.
This is a full-time, permanent position that is Classified and represented by a union.
What you will do!
This position serves at a senior professional level responsible for the coordination and overall duties related to ensuring compliance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, policies, and accreditation standards. This work includes but is not limited to the review and resolution of the most complex compliance issues including developing goals, standards, policies, data collection tools, comprehensive corrective action plans, and trainings for staff related to compliance.
Reports to the Director of Standards and Compliance. Works independently with significant discretion and minimal supervision and in collaboration with the Director of Standards and Compliance, other department staff, and Quality Management leadership to provide professional expertise to Oregon State Hospital management and staff throughout the Oregon State Hospital system, in the completion of complex compliance-related activities as required by various Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program) College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Some Positions May Require: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two years of the specified experience or like equivalent.
Desired Attributes:
Skill in writing and analyzing general, statistical and technical reports per The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Knowledge of Hospital Quality Improvement programs. This position works collaboratively in a team setting. To be successful, this position will need to foster professional working relationships within the hospital and within the Standards and Compliance team.
At least five years’ experience in:
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines
- The Joint Commission standards pertaining to Hospital and/or Behavioral Health
- Applicable federal and state regulatory laws
- Computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe
- Medical/clinical records review
- Methods of organizational, program, and statistical analysis
- Use computer software to compile, analyze and report information
- Explain in writing and verbally, complex technical and legal material in understandable language to people of diverse education, language and cultural backgrounds
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Must possess extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) guidelines and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards
- Experience in interpreting regulatory law, policies, and conducting compliance reviews/tracers
- Analytical thinking and the ability to organize work effectively and determine priorities
- Must work well independently and in a fun and professional team environment
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience developing and conducting system tracers, audits, survey readiness materials and implementing quality and continuous improvement methods such as lean, six-sigma, total quality management, etc.
How to Apply
Complete the online application
www.oregonjobs.gov REQ-116122
Complete questionnaire
Attach a resume
Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.
Questions/Need Help?
Contact: Uma Abdullahi at umulkher.abdullahi@dhsoha.state.or.us
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
Feb 24, 2023
Full time
REQ-116122
Application Deadline:
03/22/2023
Salary Range: $5,315 - $8,049 monthly
Position Title: Compliance Specialist 3
Job Description:
The Office of Quality Management focuses on systematically analyzing and improving healthcare outcomes for patients and residents of Oregon State Hospital and improve services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.
This is a full-time, permanent position that is Classified and represented by a union.
What you will do!
This position serves at a senior professional level responsible for the coordination and overall duties related to ensuring compliance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, policies, and accreditation standards. This work includes but is not limited to the review and resolution of the most complex compliance issues including developing goals, standards, policies, data collection tools, comprehensive corrective action plans, and trainings for staff related to compliance.
Reports to the Director of Standards and Compliance. Works independently with significant discretion and minimal supervision and in collaboration with the Director of Standards and Compliance, other department staff, and Quality Management leadership to provide professional expertise to Oregon State Hospital management and staff throughout the Oregon State Hospital system, in the completion of complex compliance-related activities as required by various Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program) College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Some Positions May Require: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two years of the specified experience or like equivalent.
Desired Attributes:
Skill in writing and analyzing general, statistical and technical reports per The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Knowledge of Hospital Quality Improvement programs. This position works collaboratively in a team setting. To be successful, this position will need to foster professional working relationships within the hospital and within the Standards and Compliance team.
At least five years’ experience in:
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines
- The Joint Commission standards pertaining to Hospital and/or Behavioral Health
- Applicable federal and state regulatory laws
- Computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe
- Medical/clinical records review
- Methods of organizational, program, and statistical analysis
- Use computer software to compile, analyze and report information
- Explain in writing and verbally, complex technical and legal material in understandable language to people of diverse education, language and cultural backgrounds
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Must possess extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) guidelines and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards
- Experience in interpreting regulatory law, policies, and conducting compliance reviews/tracers
- Analytical thinking and the ability to organize work effectively and determine priorities
- Must work well independently and in a fun and professional team environment
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience developing and conducting system tracers, audits, survey readiness materials and implementing quality and continuous improvement methods such as lean, six-sigma, total quality management, etc.
How to Apply
Complete the online application
www.oregonjobs.gov REQ-116122
Complete questionnaire
Attach a resume
Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.
Questions/Need Help?
Contact: Uma Abdullahi at umulkher.abdullahi@dhsoha.state.or.us
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
REQ-115981
Application Deadline : 2/12/2023
Salary Range: $5,148 - $7,902 Monthly
Work Location: Hillsboro, OR (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, will also develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Benefits:
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and Retirement plans
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work in this role may be conducted primarily remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On occasion, there will be times when the work will be conducted on-site. On-site work is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
REQ-115981
Application Deadline : 2/12/2023
Salary Range: $5,148 - $7,902 Monthly
Work Location: Hillsboro, OR (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, will also develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Benefits:
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and Retirement plans
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work in this role may be conducted primarily remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On occasion, there will be times when the work will be conducted on-site. On-site work is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
Do you have experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities?
We are hiring for multiple Operations & Policy Analyst 3 positions with the Health Systems Division.
This posting will remain active until all positions are filled. The first wave of applications will be pulled on Monday, August 1st at 8am. The date for pulling a second wave of applications will be dependent on the need to identify additional candidates once first wave candidates have been reviewed. Please be aware that this may take several weeks.
Positions linked to this posting:
DMEPOS Policy Analyst . The Medicaid Policy Analyst serves as a key policy advisor for the Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency; representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and stakeholders. The policy analyst develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. The primary purpose of this position is to develop regulatory policy standards and procedures to operationalize the various complex components of the Medical Durable Medical Equipment program.
SBHS & Dental Policy Analyst (management service). The Medicaid Policy Analyst serves as a key policy advisor for the Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency; representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and stakeholders. The policy analyst develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. The primary purpose of this position is to lead, plan, and coordination policy for the Oregon Health Plan’s (OHP) Dental and School Based Health Services programs.
QA & Compliance Specialist. The Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAC) Specialist serves as a key advisor of broad ranging continuous quality assurance improvement strategies in the managed care delivery system. This position participates in the development of program administrative rules and contractual requirements that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. This position provides consultative advice and direction on administrative, policy, programmatic and management aspects of quality management operations to executive management. The QAC Specialist ensures adherence to standards for quality and access to care by Managed Care Organizations.
Behavioral Health Equity & Inclusion Analyst. The position reports to the Behavioral Health Equity and Community Partnership Director in the Health Systems Division and works in tandem with OHA’s Office of Equity and Inclusion. It is part of a team of behavioral health equity specialists dedicated to eliminating health inequities in the behavioral health system. The behavioral health system is complex and encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders. It covers the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support services .
M110 Public Health Strategist. The person in this position works closely with the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide information on projects, align projects with the strategic vision and provide expertise on operational successes and challenges. Externally this position provides technical assistance to local government and community providers so they may expand existing services and develop infrastructure for services serving BIPOC, rural and frontier communities. Similar work focusses on expanding the peer workforce to respond to and engage individuals in medical settings whose substance use disorder has resulted in significant physical health challenges and/or non-fatal overdose. Internally, the position requires extensive partnership, collaboration and program design with the Public Health Division (state and local) as it relates to the surveillance and response to overdose clusters and infectious diseases related to substance use disorders.
Program Implementation Strategist. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, development, implementation and accountability of substance use disorder and veterans behavioral health programs initiated by the Legislature, Governor's Office or OHA leadership. The employee focuses specifically on identifying key stakeholders, designing the scope of work as outlined by the initiative, developing associated policy and program materials, facilitating weekly/monthly program site meetings, as well as monitoring system performance and outcomes of the project. The person in this position works closely with the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide information on projects, align projects with the strategic vision and provide expertise on operational successes and challenges.
What’s in it for you!
A workplace that balances productivity with creativity and encourages learning and mentoring.
Meaningful work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service and committed to pursuing equity-centered, community-led collaborative action.
A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.
Opportunities to work from your home office or other OHA locations. Please note, a majority of these positions are hybrid (remote and in-person) positions that require frequent contact and work with a variety of clinical and professional staff in a variety of office, virtual and meeting room settings.
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
24 hours of personal business leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, additional leave options, and much more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR!
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
How to Apply :
Complete the application online at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-103394
Deadline: open until filled
Jul 22, 2022
Full time
Do you have experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities?
We are hiring for multiple Operations & Policy Analyst 3 positions with the Health Systems Division.
This posting will remain active until all positions are filled. The first wave of applications will be pulled on Monday, August 1st at 8am. The date for pulling a second wave of applications will be dependent on the need to identify additional candidates once first wave candidates have been reviewed. Please be aware that this may take several weeks.
Positions linked to this posting:
DMEPOS Policy Analyst . The Medicaid Policy Analyst serves as a key policy advisor for the Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency; representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and stakeholders. The policy analyst develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. The primary purpose of this position is to develop regulatory policy standards and procedures to operationalize the various complex components of the Medical Durable Medical Equipment program.
SBHS & Dental Policy Analyst (management service). The Medicaid Policy Analyst serves as a key policy advisor for the Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency; representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and stakeholders. The policy analyst develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. The primary purpose of this position is to lead, plan, and coordination policy for the Oregon Health Plan’s (OHP) Dental and School Based Health Services programs.
QA & Compliance Specialist. The Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAC) Specialist serves as a key advisor of broad ranging continuous quality assurance improvement strategies in the managed care delivery system. This position participates in the development of program administrative rules and contractual requirements that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. This position provides consultative advice and direction on administrative, policy, programmatic and management aspects of quality management operations to executive management. The QAC Specialist ensures adherence to standards for quality and access to care by Managed Care Organizations.
Behavioral Health Equity & Inclusion Analyst. The position reports to the Behavioral Health Equity and Community Partnership Director in the Health Systems Division and works in tandem with OHA’s Office of Equity and Inclusion. It is part of a team of behavioral health equity specialists dedicated to eliminating health inequities in the behavioral health system. The behavioral health system is complex and encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders. It covers the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support services .
M110 Public Health Strategist. The person in this position works closely with the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide information on projects, align projects with the strategic vision and provide expertise on operational successes and challenges. Externally this position provides technical assistance to local government and community providers so they may expand existing services and develop infrastructure for services serving BIPOC, rural and frontier communities. Similar work focusses on expanding the peer workforce to respond to and engage individuals in medical settings whose substance use disorder has resulted in significant physical health challenges and/or non-fatal overdose. Internally, the position requires extensive partnership, collaboration and program design with the Public Health Division (state and local) as it relates to the surveillance and response to overdose clusters and infectious diseases related to substance use disorders.
Program Implementation Strategist. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, development, implementation and accountability of substance use disorder and veterans behavioral health programs initiated by the Legislature, Governor's Office or OHA leadership. The employee focuses specifically on identifying key stakeholders, designing the scope of work as outlined by the initiative, developing associated policy and program materials, facilitating weekly/monthly program site meetings, as well as monitoring system performance and outcomes of the project. The person in this position works closely with the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide information on projects, align projects with the strategic vision and provide expertise on operational successes and challenges.
What’s in it for you!
A workplace that balances productivity with creativity and encourages learning and mentoring.
Meaningful work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service and committed to pursuing equity-centered, community-led collaborative action.
A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.
Opportunities to work from your home office or other OHA locations. Please note, a majority of these positions are hybrid (remote and in-person) positions that require frequent contact and work with a variety of clinical and professional staff in a variety of office, virtual and meeting room settings.
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
24 hours of personal business leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, additional leave options, and much more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR!
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
How to Apply :
Complete the application online at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-103394
Deadline: open until filled
Deschutes County is accepting applications for an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I, previous experience as a services coordinator or personal agent in the Oregon service delivery system is strongly preferred. This position is responsible for providing service coordination/case management for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who live in a variety of residential settings. Duties include but are not limited to, assessment of individual support needs and development and implementation of individual service plans to meet support needs; identifying strategies to avert or resolve a client crisis; maintaining client records in accordance with rules and regulations; identifying resources available through individuals and or agencies to address client support needs and life goals; monitoring of services to assure compliance with Medicaid requirements; and facilitating productive team processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field, and two years of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. May alternatively possess an Associate's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field, and four years of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, or have an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Preference will be given for :
Prior experience as a services coordinator or personal agent delivering case management in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prior experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Thinking.
Knowledge of Oregon Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) case management practices.
Knowledge of the Medicaid/Supplemental Security Income System.
Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules/ISP Process.
Must have knowledge of:
Different types of disabilities and the medical, physical, psychological implications they create.
Must have a demonstrated ability to :
Work well in a team setting as well as independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all times.
Manage and prioritize time and workload.
Prepare concise and complete documentation and reports in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work respectfully with people with disabilities and their families.
Please visit our website for more information or to apply at www.deschutes.org/jobs
Apr 10, 2020
Full time
Deschutes County is accepting applications for an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I, previous experience as a services coordinator or personal agent in the Oregon service delivery system is strongly preferred. This position is responsible for providing service coordination/case management for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who live in a variety of residential settings. Duties include but are not limited to, assessment of individual support needs and development and implementation of individual service plans to meet support needs; identifying strategies to avert or resolve a client crisis; maintaining client records in accordance with rules and regulations; identifying resources available through individuals and or agencies to address client support needs and life goals; monitoring of services to assure compliance with Medicaid requirements; and facilitating productive team processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field, and two years of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. May alternatively possess an Associate's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field, and four years of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, or have an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Preference will be given for :
Prior experience as a services coordinator or personal agent delivering case management in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prior experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Thinking.
Knowledge of Oregon Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) case management practices.
Knowledge of the Medicaid/Supplemental Security Income System.
Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules/ISP Process.
Must have knowledge of:
Different types of disabilities and the medical, physical, psychological implications they create.
Must have a demonstrated ability to :
Work well in a team setting as well as independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all times.
Manage and prioritize time and workload.
Prepare concise and complete documentation and reports in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work respectfully with people with disabilities and their families.
Please visit our website for more information or to apply at www.deschutes.org/jobs