Job Location: Salem, OR
Initial Posting Date:
10/25/2022
Application Deadline:
11/08/2022
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,693 – $7,180
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Implementation Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 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.
Imagine an opportunity to provide leadership, training and coaching on the implementation of data-informed research-based tools. Picture yourself utilizing research tools, concepts and strategies to enhance local decision-making regarding client services and interventions. Does this sound intriguing? If so, this Implementation Specialist position may be for you!
This position will have a hybrid work schedule. Your day-to-day work can be conducted remotely with occasional travel necessary. See Working Conditions section for more details.
With your day-to-day work being remote, you can be located anywhere in Oregon for this position.
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!
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When you join theODHS
, 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.
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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.
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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. TheEquity North Star
has four points that explain the agency’s goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
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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, andcompetitive benefits packages
including health, dental, vision and much more!
Your duties at a glance
As an employee working on the
Office of Reporting, Research, Analytics, and Implementation (ORRAI)
within the ODHS Director’s Office, you will work closely with research analysts, economists, systems analysts, program managers and project managers. You will help support the establishment of organizational alignment and strategic focus around the use of comprehensive data-informed decision-making. ORRAI is responsible for providing employees, clients, legislators, other agencies and organizations, stakeholders, and the public with information to understand how data, research, and analytics informs decision-making at ODHS. These decisions impact client services, agency recommendations for change, large-scaled systemic improvements, and improve outcomes for children and families.
As an Implementation Specialist, you will:
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Provide leadership, training and coaching on the implementation of data-informed research-based tools to local partners, providers and ODHS staff.
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Utilize research tools, concepts and strategies to enhance local decision-making regarding client services and interventions.
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Support the development and training of internal staff, communities and partners in data-informed decision making for client services, programmatic effectiveness, and system needs and alignment.
Your duties will include:
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Working to develop services within the community, facilities, and programs that support research, ensuring clients are receiving the right services, supports and interventions for the right length of time to improve outcomes.
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Developing and promoting positive relationships within the local offices, community, providers, with other agencies, and the courts.
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Evaluating program level needs for changes based upon data and research and make recommendations.
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Providing alternative intervention strategies for working cooperatively with other agencies for client’s success as informed by research-based tools.
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Acting as a feedback conduit and providing support to ODHS in continuous improvement activities around research-based tools, strategies and concepts.
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Drafting project timelines and managing assigned projects to ensure tasks are completed within the proposed timelines.
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Leading project meetings in a manner that garners participation by all participants across various partners.
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Documenting decisions, action items, concerns and future agenda items.
What you need to qualify
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work, or;
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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
Essential attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate project tasks and outcomes.
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Experience utilizing organization skills to manage competing deadlines.
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Ability to gather, consolidate, and analyze data and facts to meet administrative requirements.
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Understanding of project management concepts.
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Experience preparing and presenting highly complex technical material and issues to non-specialists.
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
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This position will have a hybrid work schedule. Your day-to-day work can be conducted remotely with occasional travel necessary. Travel may be to the ODHS Central Services Office in Salem or to various counties across the state of Oregon.
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With the day-to-day work being remote, you can be located anywhere in Oregon for this position. You will be supervised by the ODHS Central Services Office in Salem.
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.
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A cover letter is required. Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the essential attributes for the position.
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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.
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Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
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If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view thisapplication instructional video
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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
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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.
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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
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out thislink
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If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Ashlee Pickerell via email atAshlee.Pickerell@dhsoha.state.or.us
. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
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