REALD & SOGI Outreach Manager (DEIM2)

Initial Posting Date: 09/27/2024 Application Deadline: 10/10/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,674 Position Type: Employee Position Title: REALD & SOGI Outreach Manager (DEIM2) Job Description: PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. The job application, resume, and a cover letter are required for this posting and should address the skills in this section clearly. Applications without the required documentation will not move forward in the selection process. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) REALD & SOGI Division (E&I) is hiring an Outreach Manager. (DEI Manager2 classification) If you are interested in the work we are doing with the Equity and Inclusion Division (E&I), we want you to apply now! The Oregon Health Authority is committed to: Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030 Becoming an anti-racist organization... Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here to learn more about OHA?s mission, vision and core values. This is a full-time, permanent position and is not represented. This is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager 2 position. What you will do! The primary role of the REALD & SOGI Outreach Manager is to oversee and lead the Outreach Team, working closely with the REALD & SOGI Programs Manager. This position is responsible for managing the Community Engagement Program, which includes four Community Engagement Specialists, and the Provider Engagement Program, consisting of three Provider Administrators. Both programs are critical in ensuring that REALD & SOGI data collection standards are implemented consistently and equitably. This role supports the REALD & SOGI Section?s comprehensive efforts by collaborating with OHA leadership, management, and program staff to engage with community members and organizations. The aim is to develop and implement strategic policies and practices that promote REALD & SOGI data standards and work toward eliminating health inequities. Responsibilities include providing consultation, training, and support related to REALD & SOGI data collection and use. The REALD & SOGI Outreach Manager also assists the REALD & SOGI Programs Manager in identifying community and provider engagement priorities, and in developing strategic policy objectives for REALD & SOGI. This role involves offering strategic guidance to ensure that REALD & SOGI policy priorities align with overall OHA policy objectives and the priorities of various OHA divisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The position requires either a Bachelor?s degree in a related field combined with three years of related experience, or six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master?s degree or higher in Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience relevant to community outreach, public health program administration, relationship development with healthcare providers, and public health informatics systems. Proven expertise in data collection and analysis related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI), disabilities, and language, with a track record of addressing health inequities. Demonstrated ability to manage staff effectively, develop and implement program rules and policies, set long- and short-term goals, and evaluate program outcomes. Advanced proficiency in applying independent judgment to coordinate and prioritize projects across multiple operational and administrative systems. Proven track record of interfacing with Oregon state personnel systems and engaging with staff and representatives from state, local, and federal agencies with diverse communication styles and needs. High level of skill in customer service with a notable ability to respond promptly to customer requests, combined with innovative thinking, flexibility, and effective management of change and resources. Extensive experience with personnel and position management systems, budgeting principles related to program management, and employee relations. Well-versed in continuous improvement principles and organizational behavior. Skills Required: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral expression. Skillful in writing and analyzing general, statistical, and technical reports. Accomplished in supervising, including planning, and assigning work, managing team performance, identifying training needs, motivating team members, and handling disciplinary actions. Proven capability to organize work by establishing operating and reporting relationships and assigning work accordingly. Working Conditions: The E&I office is located in Portland. Occasional travel is required to Salem and around the state. Telework is an option for many aspects of the work. Some nontraditional work hours. Requires frequent use of a computer for prolonged periods to produce written documents. Must have good computer skills and willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. This position regularly works with internal and external groups composed of racially, ethnically, linguistically, disability and gender-diverse individuals. What's in it for you? The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including: Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits 11 paid holidays 10 hours of vacation per month 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service Pension and retirement programs Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Continuous growth and development opportunities Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions OHA?s strategic goal is to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. OHA definition for health equity: ?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 redistribution of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.? OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. Click here, to learn more about OHA?s mission, vision and core values. How to apply: Complete the online application. Attach a Resume. (Required) Attach a Cover Letter (Required. Describe how your experiences qualify you for the position. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages.) 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. Help Your Application Rise to the Top! Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience ? lived, learned and professional-- making you a top candidate for the position. Submissions will be reviewed for consistency of information, relevant experience, and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. Workday performs best in Google Chrome. You must have a valid email address to apply. Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Please print or save a copy of this announcement. You will not have access to it once the posting closes. Please ensure you?ve provided a thorough and updated application, resume and cover letter as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call or email Tracy Blach. Voice: 503-509-5513 Email: [email protected] 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. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans? preference. If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran?s preference. To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply: A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference. A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veteran?s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time ? unless specifically noted. 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. 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. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. 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. Applicant Help and Support webpage The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism. 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. (Critical elements of 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. 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