Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Pendleton, OR/Hybrid
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in Circuit Court. This is a grant funded position of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option within the state of Oregon. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and maintain two specialized programs focused on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is in sunny northeastern Oregon, about 3 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from Walla Walla, Washington. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The position will provide representation in Circuit and Justice Courts state-wide, but with an emphasis on cases in Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties. Qualifications Current Oregon State Bar membership required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66,200 – 73,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $75,200 – 81,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $82,700 - $105,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually is available to bilingual staff, depending on proficiency. In addition, LASO offers a full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin Monday, August 19, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: pendletonjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO Pendleton is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in Circuit Court. This is a grant funded position of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option within the state of Oregon. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and maintain two specialized programs focused on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is in sunny northeastern Oregon, about 3 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from Walla Walla, Washington. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The position will provide representation in Circuit and Justice Courts state-wide, but with an emphasis on cases in Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties. Qualifications Current Oregon State Bar membership required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66,200 – 73,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $75,200 – 81,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $82,700 - $105,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually is available to bilingual staff, depending on proficiency. In addition, LASO offers a full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin Monday, August 19, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: pendletonjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO Pendleton is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Oregon Health Authority
Oregon, primarily remote position
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Are you passionate about co-creating incentives to diversify the behavioral health workforce and expand capacity for culturally responsive care? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, 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!
This position is responsible to support developing and maintaining the UWH fund and payment system for eligible Oregon Health Plan providers accessing supplemental payments to access enhanced apprenticeship and training programs. This position will assist with the development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and selection of UWH providers. This position is responsible to support updates to the Medicaid State Plan and Oregon Administrative Rules for program eligibility and compliance requirements.
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?
Monthly Salary Range: $4,138 - $6,322
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, may be times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience monitoring the program outcomes, evaluating results, and recommending program improvements.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
Desired Attributes
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, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
Knowledge and understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community corrections and systemic racism.
Ability to explain and offer expert level technical assistance on rules, policy, and procedures.
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Issue Identification and Resolution
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Project Planning and Prioritization
Expert level Technical Assistance
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162216
Deadline 8/5/24
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Are you passionate about co-creating incentives to diversify the behavioral health workforce and expand capacity for culturally responsive care? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, 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!
This position is responsible to support developing and maintaining the UWH fund and payment system for eligible Oregon Health Plan providers accessing supplemental payments to access enhanced apprenticeship and training programs. This position will assist with the development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and selection of UWH providers. This position is responsible to support updates to the Medicaid State Plan and Oregon Administrative Rules for program eligibility and compliance requirements.
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?
Monthly Salary Range: $4,138 - $6,322
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, may be times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience monitoring the program outcomes, evaluating results, and recommending program improvements.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
Desired Attributes
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, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
Knowledge and understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community corrections and systemic racism.
Ability to explain and offer expert level technical assistance on rules, policy, and procedures.
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Issue Identification and Resolution
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Project Planning and Prioritization
Expert level Technical Assistance
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162216
Deadline 8/5/24
Oregon Health Authority
Oregon, this position is primarily remote.
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 co-creating incentives to diversify the behavioral health workforce and expand capacity for culturally responsive care? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, 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!
This position serves as the subject matter expert and key policy advisor for all technical and policy matters.
The United We Heal policy analyst is responsible to formulate policy which was legislatively approved through House Bill 4002-33 from the 2024 Short Session. This analyst with be responsible to lead OHA’s implementation of UWH along with other appropriate analysts, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Division, Health Policy and Analytics, OAFA, budget, and program integrity of the Oregon Health Authority. This position will assist with the development of MOU’s and selection of UWH providers. This position is responsible to draft language to update the Medicaid State Plan. This position will also write Oregon Administrative Rules for program eligibility and compliance requirements, becoming a subject matter expert related to the program and ensures that the UWH program fulfills legislative intent.
This position provides federal and state legislative analysis. Presenting information to OHA and Medicaid leadership regarding efforts to develop and maintain compliant policies. The position with develop methods to identify and analyze data to monitor and manage the UWH program more efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring equitable access to quality services, reducing barriers to compliance, and mitigating compliance concerns. This work will result through collaboration with external partners including United we Heal Career Pathways, AFSCME, and behavioral health providers, in addition to internal partners.
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?
Monthly Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there may be times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
NOTE:
A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:
An Associate’s Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
A Master’s Degree is equal to four years of experience.
A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.
Desired Attributes
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.
Knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Legislative Coordination
Policy Advisement
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Contract Administration
Project Management
Expert level Technical Assistance
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162219
Deadline 8/5/24
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 co-creating incentives to diversify the behavioral health workforce and expand capacity for culturally responsive care? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, 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!
This position serves as the subject matter expert and key policy advisor for all technical and policy matters.
The United We Heal policy analyst is responsible to formulate policy which was legislatively approved through House Bill 4002-33 from the 2024 Short Session. This analyst with be responsible to lead OHA’s implementation of UWH along with other appropriate analysts, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Division, Health Policy and Analytics, OAFA, budget, and program integrity of the Oregon Health Authority. This position will assist with the development of MOU’s and selection of UWH providers. This position is responsible to draft language to update the Medicaid State Plan. This position will also write Oregon Administrative Rules for program eligibility and compliance requirements, becoming a subject matter expert related to the program and ensures that the UWH program fulfills legislative intent.
This position provides federal and state legislative analysis. Presenting information to OHA and Medicaid leadership regarding efforts to develop and maintain compliant policies. The position with develop methods to identify and analyze data to monitor and manage the UWH program more efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring equitable access to quality services, reducing barriers to compliance, and mitigating compliance concerns. This work will result through collaboration with external partners including United we Heal Career Pathways, AFSCME, and behavioral health providers, in addition to internal partners.
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?
Monthly Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there may be times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
NOTE:
A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:
An Associate’s Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
A Master’s Degree is equal to four years of experience.
A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.
Desired Attributes
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.
Knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Legislative Coordination
Policy Advisement
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Contract Administration
Project Management
Expert level Technical Assistance
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162219
Deadline 8/5/24
Oregon Health Authority
Portland, Oregon, primarily remote position
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Maternal and Child Health Section (MCH) is recruiting for a MCH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator to provide overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the state-wide Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMRC).
In this position you will provide leadership to the various aspects of planning, organizing and implementing Maternal Mortality Review processes and procedures; complying with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MMRC best practices, and collecting, researching and analyzing data and materials for case investigations and reviews. You will also be the project management lead for the MMRC which includes working with the Committee Chair in all aspects of planning, conducting and follow-up on case review meetings.
You will work with a team to ensure quality improvement initiatives for all aspects of MMRC processes and is responsible for developing and disseminating required and requested reports of MMRC activities and recommendations. You will coordinate and collaborate between the MMRC and governmental, voluntary, professional and business organizations and agencies for the purpose of MMRC initiatives. You will maintain communication with committee members such as providing email updates when needed, sending reminders about Oregon Board requirements (e.g., annual courses), and participating in the addition of new MMRC members during open recruitments.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.
What's in it for you?
Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work (90%) may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Knowledge of database operation and management.
Skills in analyzing data, interpreting results, writing and producing reports and summaries.
Knowledge of program and system evaluation, design, and implementation techniques.
Knowledge of public health surveillance methods.
Knowledge and work experience in maternal, child, and family health preferred.
Knowledge and experience with MMRCs preferred.
RN or other MCH related clinical experience (e.g., nursing, medicine, midwifery, audiology, psychology, social work) preferred.
Technology skills set to keep all data secure whether working onsite or remotely.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162209
Application Deadline: 08/05/2024
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Maternal and Child Health Section (MCH) is recruiting for a MCH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator to provide overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the state-wide Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMRC).
In this position you will provide leadership to the various aspects of planning, organizing and implementing Maternal Mortality Review processes and procedures; complying with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MMRC best practices, and collecting, researching and analyzing data and materials for case investigations and reviews. You will also be the project management lead for the MMRC which includes working with the Committee Chair in all aspects of planning, conducting and follow-up on case review meetings.
You will work with a team to ensure quality improvement initiatives for all aspects of MMRC processes and is responsible for developing and disseminating required and requested reports of MMRC activities and recommendations. You will coordinate and collaborate between the MMRC and governmental, voluntary, professional and business organizations and agencies for the purpose of MMRC initiatives. You will maintain communication with committee members such as providing email updates when needed, sending reminders about Oregon Board requirements (e.g., annual courses), and participating in the addition of new MMRC members during open recruitments.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.
What's in it for you?
Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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.
Most of this work (90%) may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Knowledge of database operation and management.
Skills in analyzing data, interpreting results, writing and producing reports and summaries.
Knowledge of program and system evaluation, design, and implementation techniques.
Knowledge of public health surveillance methods.
Knowledge and work experience in maternal, child, and family health preferred.
Knowledge and experience with MMRCs preferred.
RN or other MCH related clinical experience (e.g., nursing, medicine, midwifery, audiology, psychology, social work) preferred.
Technology skills set to keep all data secure whether working onsite or remotely.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162209
Application Deadline: 08/05/2024
