Initial Posting Date:

10/29/2023

Application Deadline:

11/13/2023

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,885 - $5,936

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Community Partnership Coordinator (Program Analyst 1)

Job Description:

We want you to join our amazing Hillsboro team and grow our work in the community!

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.

If you are a self-starter that likes to creatively problem-solve, enjoys creating working relationships with community partners, and are dedicated to work from start to finish to see a project through, this may be the career for you!

Bilingual Encouraged

While this position does not require bilingual language skills, there is a need in the communities that we serve, and all are encouraged to apply. Bilingual differential pay is provided to positions that require to use a language other than English to fulfill their job duties within their position. Bilingual differential pay is 5% of the employee's base pay.

We are seeking a Community Partnership Coordinator (Program Analyst 1) to join our Hillsboro Self Sufficiency team.

The Community Partnership Coordinator (CPC) works throughout the district representing the Self Sufficiency and Child Welfare Programs, as well as bringing back information and resources to share with all the ODHS agencies. Time spent outside the office will be significant as the employee participates in community meetings and planning sessions, seeking resources for customers, and providing presentations on ODHS programs/services.

The Community Partnership Coordinator focuses attention and development around key areas:

• Cultural Competence & Cultural Humility

• ODHS Core Values

• Customer Service

• Collective Impact

• Coordination & Liaison

• Contract Negotiation

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!

What you need to qualify

• 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, OR

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

A complete (long version) resume or application with job duties for each role listed is the best way to show that you meet the minimum requirements or possess transferrable skills for this position. Your application or resume will also be used in determining what pay salary step you fall in with the pay equity assessment if you are the successful candidate.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience working in the community and in an environment with a high level of integrity.

• Experience evaluating resources and services while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Experience communicating effectively and with individuals of a diverse population, understanding the needs of the audience and answer routine inquiries for information about agency programs and services.

• Demonstrated experience with strong organization and time management skills. Experience successfully prioritizing and attending to detail.

• Experience mentoring and coaching staff.

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.

Your duties at a glance

The goal of the Self-Sufficiency Program is to help families address barriers, and gain skills and access to employment opportunities to become self-sufficient. TANF is a collection of programs directed at improving the lives of very low-income Oregon families with children. Job Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) program.

As a Community Partnership Coordinator, you will:

• Provide coordination and liaison services between multiple partners and department staff within the local branch and/or district.

• You will represent the agency and it’s various and diverse programs in a variety of community settings serving diverse populations.

• You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective and positive working relationships with program service providers, social service providers, community and faith-based organizations and agency staff.

• You will be responsible for advocating for ODHS clients, problem solving as necessary, to facilitate and/or enhance access to services by ODHS clients as they seek economic stability.

• You will recommend program or service delivery changes based on research and outcome measurement.

• Provides program and operational support to the Branch Operations Manager and Program Manager as needed.

• Researching and developing contracted services, resources, potential providers and participate in the development of contract language.

• Assists in monitoring and tracking of contracted services.

Working conditions

• Regular contract with ODHS staff, partners, providers, stakeholders, and customers in person and over the telephone.

• Time spent outside the office will be significant as the employee participates in community meeting and planning session, seeking resources for customers, and providing presentations on ODHS programs/services. May include customer’s homes and other public sites such as schools, businesses, other agencies, and partner sites.

• The employee may be exposed to and need to deal with issues/situations.

• This position may include working a flexible schedule that could include evening and/or weekends.

Application instructions & requirements

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.

• 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. Ensure that your Workday is updated and includes your work and education history.

• 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.

• May require a valid driver’s license or other acceptable method of transportation.

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 Yvette Sather-Medford via email yvette.c.medford@odhs.oregon.gov . Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

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