Job Description

Salary Range: $5,148 – $7,902 Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Maternal and Child Health  Section (MCH) in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Universally Offered Home Visiting Program Community Alignment Specialist to manage, coordinate and participate in the development of community resources, known as Community Alignment in the Family Connects model. In this position you will be responsible for the establishment of viable coalitions and partnerships to plan programs, services, and supports designed to meet the needs of families with newborn children. You will support and collaborate on the community alignment efforts at local implementing sites, approve plans and require reporting. You will also participate in establishing and maintaining communication regarding community alignment objectives, policies and procedures, and will partner to establish workgroups and sub-committees as needed and appropriate to meet goals and objectives.

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.
• Paid Leave Days
• 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.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Requirements

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience planning and managing a program(s) requiring the cooperation and joint planning of multiple entities, government jurisdictions community organizations, or private sector businesses.
  • Degrees in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a closely related field can substitute for some of the seven (7) years work experience. An Associate’s degree will substitute up to 18 months, a Bachelor’s will substitute for three (3) years, a Master’s will substitute for four (4) years, and a Doctorate will substitute for five (5) years.

Requested Skills

• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities including but not limited to communities of color, immigrant and refugee communities, tribal governments, disability communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and other priority populations.
• Experience building, sustaining, and partnering with public-private partnerships and community-based organizations, especially those serving diverse populations.
• Experience effectively expressing ideas orally and in writing; cross-cultural communication skills, including experience explaining, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures across multiple programs including using appropriate language, organizing ideas, and presenting facts in an objective manner.
• Strong facilitation, problem solving and coaching skills, with experience providing consultation and/or technical assistance.
• Experience with the health care industry including public and private health insurance carriers, hospital systems and the health care delivery system.
• Experience in home visiting and/or early childhood systems is preferred.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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