Reproductive Health Systems & Operations Coordinator
JOB CODE: OHA17-0562
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 11/26/17 11:59 PM
SALARY: $4,144.00 - $6,050.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
This position is bi-lingual English/Spanish and/or bi-cultural preferred.
The Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division,
Adolescent, Genetic and Reproductive Health Section in Portland, OR is looking for a cultural competent
individual who has experience developing relationships with diverse, under-served
communities and target populations. The Reproductive Health Systems &
Operations Coordinator identifies culturally appropriate service providers
able to meet the reproductive health needs of these populations to increase
access to care and ensures service provider compliance based on program
requirements.
What will you do?
You will develop relationships within the community to identify and onboard
culturally appropriate providers that are willing and able to provide services
for the Reproductive Health Program, and to ensure that community voice is
incorporated into program development. You will also work to ensure access to
equitable, high-quality reproductive health services across the state of
Oregon. The expansion of the provider network is due to recent legislation
focused on increasing access to immigrants, refugees, people who are
undocumented and non-citizens living in Oregon. Additionally, you will provide
technical assistance, training and consultation on program administration,
ensuring agencies follow policies and protocols that are in compliance with
program requirements.
What's in it for you?
Do you possess a high level of cultural competency and understanding of
diversity? Do you have experience working with underserved populations to
connect them with available services? Do you enjoy providing education or training?
Be a part of a team whose primary goal is to promote the health, well-being and
quality of life for all Oregonians through the development and use of
evidence-based policies, tools, educational resources, programs and clinical
preventive services. We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with
paid sick leave, vacation, personal Leave and 10 paid holidays per year. If you
are experienced in outreach and compliance and have a passion for the health of
our citizens, don't delay, apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in public health, business or public administration,
behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to public health and two
years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related
to public health;
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years
of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related
to public health;
REQUESTED SKILLS
- Knowledge of and experience working with immigrant, refugee, undocumented, and non-citizen communities within Oregon, and knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the communities being served.
- Experience working directly with individuals and families who identify as immigrant, refugee, non-citizen or undocumented. (This experience can be gained through lived experience or prior experience with the identified communities.)
- Knowledge of reproductive justice and how it intersects with reproductive health.
- Understanding of the impact of systemic oppression and trauma, and the potential impact on undocumented, non-citizen, immigrant and refugee Oregonians seeking reproductive health services.
- Experience working within a publicly funded reproductive health program or setting.
- Experience providing program review to determine compliance with program requirements.
- Expertise in public speaking, teaching or conducting trainings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners.
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or bi-cultural preferred