| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9562A | |
| Classification Number: C0871 | |
| Open: 11/6/2009 | |
| Close: 11/20/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Part Time | |
Part-time/Limited Duration
The state of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System (OERS). All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one limited duration position (estimated 20 hours per week) ending June 30, 2011, within the Adolescent Health/Genetics Program located in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. Benefits for this position include a family health plan and leave accrual. If you previously applied under announcement number LEHS9562 and qualified, you need not reapply. Your name will automatically be added to the list of qualified candidates for this recruitment. 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. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a degree related to Human Services/Public Health program; and two years experience coordinating and administering a human service/public health program; OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating and administering a human service/public health program. NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, or a related discipline is preferred. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement AND; A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) that clearly addresses the following desired competencies. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you will not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9562A OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
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 an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to increase youth access to health services and healthy environments by improving local and state coordination of care via the state’s existing Coordinated School Health (CSH) Program, Healthy Kids Learn Better. This .5 FTE position is funded by a 1-2 year interagency agreement and funding stream from the Problem Gambling Prevention Program in the Oregon Addictions and Mental Health Division. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Program Coordination and Evaluation Provides support to the DHS Team Lead for Coordinated School Health to coordinate programmatic, fiscal, and administrative tasks related to the Healthy Kids Learn Better Program and demonstration projects. System Improvement Lead responsibility for assessing and defining training needs related to Coordinated School Health. Policy Analysis Conduct ongoing program and policy analysis on state and national guidelines, standards, best practices, models, and practices for effectively promoting the health of school-aged youth and preventing, identifying and treating health problems of school-aged youth. Partnerships & Representations Develops, maintains and co-facilitates interagency/ multi-partner workgroup/advisory committees as necessary to assist in the development of tools, trainings and resources for input into planning and strategic direction for the project. WORKING CONDITIONS Regular travel in state between State Public Health (Portland) and other state agency offices (Salem) and to participating school communities with occasional overnight stays and (rare) out-of-state travel. You must have a valid driver's license and a good 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. | |
