Public Affairs Specialist 1 – Health Outcomes of Racism

Do you have experience co-designing and implementing communications and outreach plans that facilitate community engagement and shape program and policy development? Are you passionate about inviting and synthesizing multiple and diverse perspectives to convey the approach, experience and outcomes of efforts aimed at promoting health equity and reducing health disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!

Oregon Health Authority has a unique Limited Duration opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist 1 to join a team working to improve health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism through the development of a novel mobile health unit pilot program.

This posting will be used to fill one (1) 24-month Limited Duration, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to improve the health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism by supporting the work OHA is required to complete under HB4052 (2022). This position helps convene an advisory committee and facilitate the committee’s work. The committee will guide the development of a pilot program to operate culturally and linguistically specific to mobile health units. This position works closely with the program lead. This PAS1 administers the pilot program to operate these mobile health units according to the committee’s design.

This position is expected to plan and organize ongoing meetings for an advisory committee about the health outcomes of racism, locate and arrange for speakers, coordinate and arrange for reprographic needs, like publishing of conference promotional materials, and individual needs of speakers or participants. This position will develop and implement communication plans to promote the HB4052 program and stimulate interest from citizens. Duties for the pilot program include issuing grants and administering contracts with grant recipients. The PAS1 is responsible for participating in the creation of the feasibility of expanding mobile health units throughout the state and writing interim and final reports to the legislative assembly. The reports will document the findings from the pilot project and from the feasibility study.

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?

• 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

Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment (Medicaid, Community Engagement, Health Systems, Medicaid, 1915i Community and Home Based-Services, Fee-for-Service Transformation, rulemaking, and the 1115 Medicaid Waiver, etc.)

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree.

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 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 and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• Community and Partner Engagement
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Project Planning and Prioritization
• Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
• Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-164334

Application Deadline: 09/10/2024

Salary Range: $4,536 - $6,952

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