| Post Code: D702 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS8954 | |
| Classification Number: Z7016 | |
| Open: 10/8/2008 | |
| Revised: 06/15/2009 (Change Application Deadline) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FILLED | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) Division is seeking candidates with exceptional qualifications to be considered for the Director of the Addictions and Mental Health Division/Principal Executive Manager I. This position is responsible for programs, policies, community services, and state-operated public institutions serving persons with mental illness and alcohol and drug abuse problems. The Division reports to the DHS Director. With a biennial budget just under $1.0 billion, the Division employs more than 1500 persons directly and contracts for services with hundreds of programs at the county and community level across the state. More than 100,000 Oregonians per biennium are serviced through programs under the direction of the Director. This position is executive service and is not represented by a union. DHS serves our state and the people in it. The department’s work is organized around four broad goals:
Each goal is supported by specific measurable outcomes. DHS employs over 10,000 people, in more than 160 locations around the state, and delivers services through, and in coordination with, many community partners. The Director directs all programs to assure attainment of DHS goals and the discharge of its legal duties. The Director is responsible for the direct supervision of two state hospital superintendents, the Division Medical Director, and high level managers responsible for community prevention, treatment and extended care services, and planning and program operations. A key responsibility of the Director is coordinating mental health and addiction services with the others programs and operations within Health Services and across the range of programs and direct service delivery in DHS. SCOPE OF POSITION The Director is appointed by, and reports to, the Director of DHS. The Director participates with other Directors as the group that develops policy, coordinates program development, and addresses fiscal and program problems as they arise. Within DHS the Director is an advocate for the needs of those served by the Additions and Mental Health Division. The Director confers with the DHS Director regarding general directions in response to legislative and gubernatorial action. Within these guidelines the Director exercises independence and discretion to plan, budget, organize, staff, direct, coordinate and evaluate the office managers, staff and state hospital superintendents. The following personnel report directly to the Director:
Principal Accountabilities:
REQUIREMENTS Four years of progressive management experience related to a human services program with an emphasis in addictions and mental health programs which included responsibility for each of the following: Development of program rules and policies; development of long-and short-range goals and plans; program evaluation and budget preparation/management. Graduate-level courses in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicants with graduate-level education in public administration or a related field of study. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A resume that clearly describes your experience, skills and knowledge related to the duties and requirements of the position. AND A narrative explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position. Please e-mail your resume and narrative to: (Please indicate Director for the Addictions and Mental Health Division
in the subject line of the e-mail)
For additional information please contact Jean Fauth at:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
Or
Telephone 503-945-6851
If you need assistance to participate in this process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Fingerprint-based criminal history and driving record checks will be conducted for applicants offered employment. The circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine whether an applicant is accepted for employment. WORKING CONDITIONS This position works a professional workweek and frequently has meetings outside of regular working hours. This position requires frequent travel locally, regionally and nationally which requires frequent overnight stays. Much of the work of this position is done under pressure from deadlines and other competing priorities. This person is on call at all times in cases of emergency. Frequent commitments which requires communication with the public or with the media. BENEFITS Benefits include a competitive salary, employer paid health plan, paid holidays, leave accrual and personal leave, membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans. If you are interested in learning more about the State of Oregon, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/; or for more specific information about DHS, visit our Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs. To learn more about Salem, Oregon please visit website http://www.traveloregon.com/ The Department of Human Services has a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! | |
