SCHOOL-LINKED PROGRAMS COORDINATOR (PROGRAM ANALYST 3)

Initial Posting Date : 09 / 18 / 2024 Application Deadline : 10 / 02 / 2024 Agency : Oregon Health Authority Salary Range : $5,483 - $8,416 Position Type : Employee Position Title : School-Linked Programs Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) Job Description : The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent Health, ScreenWise, Reproductive Health Section in Portland, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a School-Linked Programs Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) to provide leadership and operational oversight of school health and school-linked service programs including the School Nursing Program (SNPP / SHINE), School-Linked Mobile Clinic Pilot Project, and School-Linked Telehealth Pilot Project as well as provide systems-level thinking for the School Based Health Center Program.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care.

OHA's work is organized into three broad goals : Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What you will do As the School-Linked Programs Coordinator, you are responsible for program development and implementation, evaluating implementation and effectiveness, as well as making recommendations and initiating strategies regarding the long-term investment and financial stability of the school health and school-linked service programs.

This position tracks, identifies, and analyzes health systems priorities that may impact aforementioned programming. This position will : Develop program goals and criteria for ongoing grant funding in alignment with legislative intent;

develop criteria for planning grants and ongoing operations. Develop training and technical assistance strategies for school health service programs and SBHCs in partnership ASH staff.

Coordinate ongoing grant support for school health service programs. Coordinate evaluation of ASH school health service programs, including their services and systems through operational research.

Work with program team to establish criteria to identify and measure program effectiveness. Based on research and evaluation findings, develop long-range plans, goals, and objectives for ASH school health service programs.

Lead or participates in policy development teams at state and local levels related to legislative rules and regulations of around health systems updates that may impact school health service program operations and best practices guidelines.

This position works with a wide array of internal (Health Systems Division, Health Policy and Analytics, and Behavioral Health) and external partners (Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Department of Human Services, school districts, education service districts, Conference of School Administrators, and others) to promote adolescent health and school health and school-linked programming.

What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities.

We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.

We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs.

Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here : https : / / www.oregon.gov / oha / pebb / pages / alex.aspx Paid Leave Days : 11 paid holidays each year 3 additional paid Personal Business Days each year 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years Pension and retirement programs Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits. Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.

However, there may be occasional in-state and out-of-state travel with overnight stays. Requires occasional weekend and evening hours.

The Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232 is the primary office location but may be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.

Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address : the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power;

and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices. OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities.

Click here , t o learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR : Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

Example : A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

and four years experience coordinating or administering a program. Desired Attributes Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Experience developing, implementing and managing long-term projects with a systems approach that includes working with multiple partners, setting goals and priorities, and promoting collaborative decision-making.

Experience working with schools, school districts, community-based organizations, and / or local public health authorities and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.

Experience working with Oregon healthcare and public health care systems. Experience supporting youth-centered programming with a focus on health and / or public health.

Experience developing and implementing racial equity strategies to address health disparities. Experience in planning for and implementing technical assistance.

Experience with project and program evaluation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, virtual meeting software (MS Teams, Zoom, GoToWebinar), and electronic information systems.

Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment. How to apply : Complete the online application with resume.

Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.

Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. 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. Questions / Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact : Stephanie Mitchell at Voice : 503-979-7679 (TTY 711) or Email : stephanie.

d.mitchelloha.oregon.gov. TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900. For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627. Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account.

You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. 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 Oregon Health Authority (OHA), 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.

Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation.

We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.