<p>Initial Posting Date:</p> <p>08/01/2024</p> <p>Application Deadline:</p> <p>08/15/2024</p> <p>Agency:</p> <p>Oregon Health Authority</p> <p>Salary Range:</p> <p>$5,958 - $8,794</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Position Title:</p> <p>Community Programs Lead (Program Analyst 3)</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Community Programs Team Lead to provide strategic leadership, direction and management for the statewide community programs initiatives in HPCDP.</p> <p>What will you do?</p> <p>As the Community Programs Team Lead, you will guide implementation of programmatic activities at the state and local levels through statewide and local coalitions and partnerships. You will support an array of partners to reduce health disparities and improve the lives of people in Oregon by providing strategic direction for the Community Programs Team. The Community Programs Team supports local implementation of the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education Program, the Public Health Equity Commercial Tobacco Prevention grant program and the Regional Health Equity Coalition grant program.</p> <p>In this position, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Assign and monitor work of HPCDP community programs team staff to meet program goals and objectives, including training and development. </li><li>Recommend revisions to agency policy and procedures to increase program effectiveness based on evaluation of impact and reach of programs on target populations. </li><li>Develop and monitor program budgets by projecting resource needs for the grant programs. </li><li>Confer with managers, program staff and partners to inform program priorities. </li><li>Collaborate on complex and large-scale program activities with internal and external partners. </li><li>Collaborate with team members to problem solve and create solutions while acknowledging and respecting the wisdom of the team. </li></ul> <p>This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.</p> <p>OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What's in it for you?</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Leave Days:</p> </li><li> <p>11 paid holidays each year</p> </li><li> <p>3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year</p> </li><li> <p>8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month</p> </li><li> <p>Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years</p> </li><li> <p>Pension and retirement programs</p> </li><li> <p>Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.</p> </li><li> <p>Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.</p> </li></ul> <p>95% of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.</p> <p>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, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.</p> <p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years experience coordinating or administering a program.</p> <p>Education in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program (Public Health) can provide substation for some required experience.</p> <ul> <li>Associate degree will sub for up to 18 months of experience. </li><li>Bachelor's degree will sub for up to 3 years of experience. </li><li>Master's degree will sub for up to 4 years of experience. </li><li>Doctorate degree will sub for up to 5 years of experience. </li></ul> <p>Desired Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. </li><li>A bachelor's degree in public health is preferred. </li><li>Experience with community-based approaches grounded in science and data to address the prevention of substance use disorder, chronic diseases and associated risk factors including tobacco use, excessive alcohol use, nutrition insecurity and lack of physical activity. </li><li>Experience establishing, coordinating, and leading grant program strategy. </li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of policy and systems change. </li><li>Experience using methods and techniques to engage and lead team members with varied skill sets and foster shared knowledge. </li><li>Experience facilitating complex collaborative relationships with state and local agencies, sovereign tribal nations, community organizations; and various other partners. </li><li>Experience monitoring grants and contracts, delivering coaching, and planning and implementing technical assistance and training designed to strengthen community capacity to influence social norms and facilitate collaboration among state and local programs. </li><li>Experience monitoring large-scale program budgets. </li><li>Experience leading teams through coaching, delegation and mentoring to achieve policy and program goals. </li><li>Experience with conflict resolution. </li><li>Experience promoting a culturally humility and diverse work environment. </li></ul> <p>How to apply:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Complete the online application</p> </li><li> <p>Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. 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.</p> </li></ul> <p>Questions/Need Help?</p> <p>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.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.</p> <p>TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.</p> <p>For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. </li><li>Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. </li><li>Applicant Help and Support webpage </li></ul> <p>The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. 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.</p> <p>The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.</p>