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Do you have experience evaluating and elevating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about shaping and influencing data analyses and visualization that facilitate compassionate awareness and collaborative action for a human-centered continuum of behavioral health care supports and services? We look forward to hearing from you!

Click Here to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Health Systems Division. The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-ss. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties. In some circumstances, a position summary will be posted; selected candidates will be provided the full position description at time of hire.

This posting will be used to fill one permanent, full-time positions. This position is classified and is represented by a union. 

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Opioid Settlement Data Liaison. This position exists within the Addiction Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Board and initiatives directed by the Board. This position collaborates with analytical, epidemiological and program staff within the Health Systems, Health Policy and Analytics, and Public Health Divisions to scope, design and develop visualizations and other means of communicating data for a variety of audiences, including legislators and members of the public. This position liaises between data stewards and data users to identify data-related communication needs and context to ensure development of culturally sensitive, accessible visualization and interpretation products using data from a variety of sources. This position centers health equity and cultural sensitivity in dissemination of qualitative and quantitative injury and violence information to partners via presentations, data visualizations and reports, and ensures non-stigmatizing communication about harm reduction and opioid and other substance use data related to disproportionately affected communities.

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
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  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  
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• 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.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

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A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
 

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.

• Experience evaluating and elevating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
• Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Professional or lived experience communicating to diverse audiences, including community members, about application of data for prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national third-party payers, health care delivery trends, and medical technologies and standards.
• Experience using medical expenditure and utilization data to monitor, plan and evaluate the cost effectiveness, access and quality of medical programs.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
  • Community and Partner Engagement
  • Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Expert level Technical Assistance
  • Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
  • Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Project Management

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. 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.

Questions/Need Help?

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.

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to full future vacancies.
• 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.
• 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.
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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.