• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-118949

  Initial Posting Date:

  06/02/2023

  Application Deadline:

  12/11/2023

  Agency:

  Department of Human Services

  Salary Range:

  $4,182 - $6,118

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Community Based Care Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2)

  Job Description:

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

  We are hiring a Community Based Care Compliance Specialist to join our team! If you have a passion for serving vulnerable communities and helping improve the quality of life by ensuring safety, this position is for you!

  Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

  • When you join the ODHS , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

  • Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.

  • We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. 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.

  • We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

  About the program

  Click here to learn more about Aging and People with Disabilities.

  Your duties at a glance

  As a Community Based Care Compliance Specialist, you will:

  • Investigates non-abuse complaints in community-based facility settings through interviews with providers, residents, staff, and others as appropriate.

  • Conduct observations and review records, to gather facts to determine compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules.

  • Ensure provider compliance with Community Based Care rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies.

  • Identify trends within facilities that indicate systemic deficiencies that need to be remedied to ensure the safety, health, and independence of residents.

  • Communicate on a regular basis with diverse groups for the purpose of providing or requesting information.

  • Mandatory report suspected abuse of an elder, individual with developmental/intellectual disabilities, or a child to the appropriate hotline/screener.

  • Explain complex policy and procedure verbally and in writing regarding program and rule requirements.

  • Compile information for conferences and administrative hearings regarding contested sanctions either by phone, in person or in writing.

  What you need to qualify

  • Four years’ experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.

  • Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.

  Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

  Essential attributes

  We are looking for candidates with:

  • Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and cohesively with a team.

  • Time Management: Demonstrated experience tracking and meeting numerous deadlines along with strong organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently manage competing priorities with minimal direct supervision.

  • Policy Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Oregon State laws, rules, and regulations related to the provision of long-term care.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and showcase intercultural competency. Willingness to embrace ODHS's commitment to fight discrimination and end systemic racism.

  • Communication skills: Experience communicating orally and in writing to a variety of people to explain complex decisions, rules, policies, procedures, experience gathering data and writing reports or making presentations.

  • Research: Experience in administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or deciding eligibility or compliance with program guidelines and regulations.

  • Critical Thinking: Ability to skillfully analyze information to guide decisions and actions.

  Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

  Working conditions

  • Hybrid option available with majority of work conducted between, home, office and in the community-based facilities.

  • Frequent climbing of stairs, walking on uneven terrain, and transporting of files.

  • Must travel to providers and will have overnight travel, and intermittent weekend or after-hours work.

  • Will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling emotions.

  • May be exposed to situations where contagious diseases are present.

  Application instructions

  Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

  • A cover letter is required. Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications, requirements, and essential attributes for the position.

  • Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

  • Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

  • If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.

  • After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

  Additional requirements

  • Finalists 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.

  • The Oregon Department of Human Services 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. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

  Helpful information

  • This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

  • This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

  • Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunities page.

  • If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Marina Nieblas via email (Marina.Nieblas@dhsoha.state.or.us). Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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