| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9728 | |
| Classification Number: C0862 | |
| Open: 10/28/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
LIMITED DURATION This employment opportunity is with the Office of the Director/Oregon State Hospital Replacement Project, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time, limited duration opening located in Salem. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2011 with possible future funding pending legislative approval each biennium through the completion of the project in 2013. This position includes family health benefits, leave accrual and 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. 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, or a degree related to Human Services; AND four years experience coordinating or administering a program related to Human Services. OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program related to Human Services. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter (not to exceed three pages in length) that clearly addresses the following desired competency listed below. If you do not respond to the desired competency, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competency will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application materials. They must be received no later than the application deadline. E-Mail:
(Please include announcement LEHS9728 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. 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 Analyze the feasibility of developing housing supports and residential services in the community designed to a) divert persons from admission to the State Hospital or b) to provide transitional services for persons who have received maximum benefit from inpatient hospital services. Service models within this new program would be designed to provide intensive and time limited interventions to address an individual’s acute need and to support their return to a permanent home. Services will be developed for persons who qualify for 1915(c) Home and Community Based Care waivers as well as persons who qualify for the existing Extended Care Programs. Models to be designed will promote polices of self direction and person centered care; provide access to necessary medical, nursing and licensed specialists, peer support and care coordination. This position will coordinate with management and staff at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD), Addictions and Mental Health (AMH), Extended Care Programs, and Community Housing to develop clinical services and programs and ensure successful delivery of services to residents. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS This position will work in normal office working conditions, meeting urgent and ever changing deadlines, handling multiple projects at the same time, and working on various computer programs. Maintaining Project confidentiality is mandatory. Duties require regularly scheduled meetings and coordination of work with SPD Hospital Diversion Coordinator and AMH Older Adult Services Coordinator. Occasional travel, particularly on as needed basis between the Salem and Junction City site location and the downtown DHS office will occur. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. If not, must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation and must be able to maintain this as a condition of employment. Job may occasionally require evening or weekend work or availability. 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. | |
