| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9719 | |
| Classification Number: C0862 | |
| Open: 10/27/2009 | |
| Close: 11/09/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Seniors and People with Disabilities, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time position within the Office of Senior and Disability Services. This is a 3 year Limited Duration position. 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 NOTE: 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. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to Human Services; and four years experience coordinating or administering a Human Services program or; Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years experience coordinating or administering 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 will not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may email, deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline
E-Mail:
Please include announcement number LEHS9719 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Nora Leyva-Esquivel
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. 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 Older Americans Act (OAA) funds a number of programs for older adults. The majority of these services are provided through the network of 17 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Oregon. This position is responsible for developing programs, establishing standards and policies, writing administrative rules and providing administrative oversight for programs that are implemented by the AAA field structure. This position regularly works with DHS Fiscal and Policy Analysis, DHS Office of Accounting and DHS Office of Contracts and Procurement, federal agencies, other state agencies, commissions, advocates, and the field structure. Staff responsibilities include legislative analysis, development of legislative concepts and preparing reports to the legislature upon request. This position is assigned to manage the grant activities for the development and implementation of the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC) program in collaboration with partnering AAAs. The overall goal of the ADRC Program is to empower individuals to effectively navigate their health and other long-term support options. ADRCs accomplish this goal by: 1) serving as visible and trusted sources of information on the full range of long-term care options; 2) providing personalized and consumer-friendly assistance to empower people to make decisions about their support options; 3) providing coordinated and streamlined access to all publicly-funded long-term care programs through a single intake, assessment and eligibility determination process; 4) helping people plan ahead for their future long-term care needs; and 5) assisting Medicare beneficiaries understand and access the Prescription Drug Coverage and prevention health benefits available under the Medicare Modernization Act. ADRCs serve as integrated points of entry into the long-term care service system and are designed to address the frustrations many consumers and their families experience when they need to obtain information and access to supports and services. Program Development: Research and evaluate information on standards of practice and service delivery utilizing the ADRC technical assistance website and following up with other states related to best practices and lessons learned. Develop measurable goals and objectives, at a minimum, in the following program areas: Awareness and Information to include outreach and marketing, comprehensive resource database, consistent and uniform information, marketing to all consumers regardless of income; Assistance to include options counseling, referrals and follow-up, crisis intervention, future long term support needs planning; Access to include single, standardized entry process, financial and functional eligibility determination, uniform criteria to assess risk of institutional placement; Target Populations to include actual served against target population estimate; Critical Pathways to Long Term Support to include training and education to providers about the ADRC, establish protocols for referrals, particularly with hospitals and LTC facilities; Partnerships and Stakeholder Involvement to include staff support to the ADRC advisory committee with participation by the AAAs, aging and disability service partners, stakeholders and consumers; IT/MIS to include management reports related to program outputs and an efficient process for sharing information electronically with external entities; Evaluation Activities to include reports that measure performance related to established indicators, utilizes consumer satisfaction evaluations, measures time between first contact and eligibility determination, tracks complaints and grievances; Staffing and Resources to include adequate capacity to assist consumers in a timely manner and assure minimum staff requirements such as national accreditation. In collaboration with the ADRC Advisory Council develop recommendations to management related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and contracting processes. Program Evaluation: Initiates and oversees the RFP and contracting processes related to the establishment of the ADRC; Initiates and oversees the establishment of Memorandums of Understanding with aging and disability service partners; Monitors contractor’s compliance with established scope of work and measure performance related to established indicators. Manages fiscal operations including budget development, authorization of expenditures and monitoring the financial health of the contractors; Provides technical support and coordination to contractors and partners related to the ADRC; Responds to inquiries and requests for information from stakeholders and other interested parties; Acts as primary staff to the ADRC Advisory Council; Develops, directs and implements public relations and communications strategies to support increased public WORKING CONDITIONS Travel required, including moderately-frequent overnight travel. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, 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. | |
