| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9302 | |
| Classification Number: X0872 | |
| Open: 06/23/2009 | |
| Close: 07/08/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addictions and Mental Health (AMH)/Community Housing Employment & Support, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening located in Salem. This position is management service and is not 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, Finance, Political Science or any degree related to human services; AND four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to a human services program. OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to a human services 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 materials. They must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail:
(Please include announcement number LEHS9302 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:
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 Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight to a statewide mental health program and treatment service delivery system for adults, managed care systems, evidence-based practices, and providing or arranging for technical assistance to maintain the programs. Focus specifically on the planning, policy and program development, budget monitoring, and implementation of specialized programs serving particular populations. These specialized programs include mental health services for adults, including services provided under the Oregon Health Plan. Develop funding opportunities and write grant applications related to mental health treatment and related community supports. Exercise independent decision-making authority and coordinate the work of other staff to plan, design and direct mental health regulations, policies and priorities as they relate to these special populations. This includes assuring that state and local planning processes are conducted as authorized by state statutes and federal regulations. Identify program development needs, including administrative, legislative and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of services. Handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions and routinely represent the agency in dealings with other state agencies, public and private sector organizations, businesses, and advocacy or special interest groups. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent preparation and/or presentation of technical and professional material against assigned deadlines. Some evening and/or weekend work is required. Overnight travel throughout the state is required from time to time. Frequent contact and work with a variety of professional staff in a variety of office and meeting room settings. Occasional travel nationwide to participate in federal planning and policy development and grant compliance relative to mental health treatment services. Travel is often at the request of local partners and may not be according to the employee’s preferred schedule. 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. | |
