Full job description Initial Posting Date:
04/04/2024 Application Deadline:
04/25/2024 Agency:
Department of Human Services Salary Range:
$6,146 - $9,447 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Brain Injury Program Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) Job Description:
We want you to join our team!
Are you passionate about protecting Oregonians? Are you a positive, up-beat, self-starter who can adapt to change? Do you have project management experience including coordinating work groups? Do you have experience independently accessing, interpreting, analyzing, and disseminating data in an understandable way to diverse groups? Do you possess strong time management/organizational skills? Do you have professional level verbal and written communication skills? Then, we want to hear from you!
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. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODHS. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
The Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) program, part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), is looking to hire a Brain Injury Program Policy Analyst to join our dedicated and compassionate team.
OUR AGENCY MISSION
"To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity."
Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star
has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice. ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Aging and People with Disabilities Program (APD) develops services and policies and provides management and administrative oversight for programs that help seniors and people with physical disabilities live in their own communities. Programs within APD serve adults with disabilities and seniors in need of preventive and long-term care services. APD oversees federal, state, and local funding of statewide programs. APD staff work with other offices and units within ODHS, federal agencies, local partners, other states, legislators, and advocates on an ongoing basis. APD programs are instrumental in meeting the overall goals and benchmarks for the DHS mission and goals.
The Brain Injury Services Program Unit works to support individuals with brain injuries through service coordination; resource navigation; advocacy; and options counseling provided in a person-centered manner. The unit also supports the Brain Injury Advisory Committee which will advise the department in the development of brain injury programs.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
In this new position you will use your skills in policy development and analysis, research and data analysis, public relations, public speaking, technical writing, and presenting research/data findings to work with a diverse group of staff, providers, and agency partners who provide related services.
This position is responsible for the development of long-range plans, goals, objectives, and milestones within the Brain Injury (BI) Services Program Unit by analyzing the policies, procedures, program direction, program expansion, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes, and proposed legislation for the BI Services Program. In addition, this position is responsible for writing the BI program administrative rules for programs governed by the Medicaid Long Term Care System Unit and policy, ensuring that applicable statutes, federal requirements and legislative changes are reflected in the rules. This position will also be responsible for maintaining and revising the rules for the BI Services Program once established.
This position is responsible for coordinating and developing process and programing for the APD BI Human Services Case Managers (HSCM)s including evaluating programs, services, and data. This position provides information to the public, consumers and providers of the various programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Remote work location will be considered in filling this position. The ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
Minimal travel is required within the Portland to Salem area.
May need to take meeting notes to document meetings and outcomes.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support the individuals we serve.
Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
Career growth through training and committee participation opportunities.
Medical, vision and dental benefits
with paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave plus pension and retirement plans
. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY
To be considered for an interview, you must submit all required documents and your application materials must reflect that you meet the requirements.
Qualifications:
Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work experience.
Education in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, health or human services, or a similar related degree will substitute for experience based on the following:
Bachelor's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for three (3) years of experience.
Master's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for four (4) years of experience.
Doctorate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for five (5) years of experience.
Essential Attributes:
You do not need to have all these attributes to be considered for this opening; however, the most competitive candidates will have most of them.
Personal or professional experience with individuals experiencing brain injury
Knowledge of and experience in the principles, methods and standards of project management.
Experience conceptualizing plans, policy and procedures from operational data.
Experience working effectively with senior-level decision-makers and their immediate staffs.
Experience with developing, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
Excellent communication skills in both writing and verbally
Experience encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and community partners
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Attach a resume and cover letter is required.
Please attach/upload your documents in the "Resume / CV" section of the application.
After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. (Please see below in Helpful Information).
External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" button and submit your application. View this video
for help. Internal Applicants (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid
for help. GET NOTICED
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Your resume and cover letter must clearly show how your background meets the qualifications and essential skills listed above. For additional tips, please visit the Oregon Job Opportunities page,
Resources for Job Seekers
. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project
homepage. HELPFUL INFORMATION
To receive Veterans' Preference, you must complete the required Task that will be sent to you through Workday and will be located under your account profile. This Task will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans' Preference point selection. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources
or call the Oregon department of Veterans' Affairs at: . Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Note: this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact
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