| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9298 | |
| Classification Number: C0861 | |
| Open: 06/22/2009 | |
| Revised: 07/06/2009 (Salary Update) | |
| Close: 07/07/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addictions and Mental Health (AMH)/Community Housing and Employment Unit, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening located in Salem. This position is represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to human services; AND two years experience coordinating or administering a human services related program. OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a human services related program. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application. They must be received no later than the application deadline. E-Mail:
(Please include announcement LEHS9298 in the subject line of the e-mail.)
Deliver/Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application 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. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring activities for several AMH housing initiatives. Major initiatives include (1) Mental Health Services Housing Fund awards for the development and preservation of community housing for people with severe and persistent mental illness; (2) Community Mental Health Housing Fund awards for the development of community housing for people with severe and persistent mental illness; (3) Oregon Recovery Homes revolving loan fund and outreach coordination services to expand self-supporting homes for persons in recovery from addiction disorders; (4) ADF Housing Assistance Services that provide rental assistance and housing coordination services in 7 counties and one tribal program; and (5) Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), a grant program that funds services for homeless persons with mental illness. Tasks include coordinating application reviews, monitoring program budgets, evaluating contract performance, assessing project outcomes, representing AMH at inter-agency meetings, and providing technical assistance to expand housing options for people with serious mental health and addiction disorders. Oversee the Supported Employment and Supported Education Programs. Tasks include contract oversight, program development, monitoring and processing program budgets and budget requests, collaborating with the Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence and the Vocational Rehabilitation Division on program outcomes and trainings and provide training for supported employment providers. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Occasional in state travel requiring overnight stays. Occasional national travel. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
