Family Preservation Policy Analyst (Program Analyst 2)

Initial Posting Date:
12/05/2023
Application Deadline:
12/19/2023
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
4998.00-7647.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Family Preservation Policy Analyst (Program 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.
Are you committed to dismantling systemic oppression and racism? Are you passionate about keeping kids and families together, stable, and connected? If you are interested in policy, data, contracting, and community engagement and want to shake things up, we'd love to hear from you! We are hiring multiple positions!
Our Family Preservation Policy Analysts will serve alongside staff and communities to support the continued development and implementation of the Family Preservation approach within Self Sufficiency and Child Welfare and the communities served by their programs. We highly value lived experience with the SSP and/or Child Welfare Programs.
If you are interested in hearing more about this position, you are welcome to attend this event virtually via Microsoft Teams. Local staff, hiring managers and recruiters will be there to share information and answer questions. This is not part of the interview process and is open to the public.

• Monday December 11 at Noon PST
  
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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!
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

Your duties at a glance
As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.
As a Family Preservation Policy Analyst, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of a Family Preservation approach within Child Welfare, Self Sufficiency Program, and the community.
• Focus on serving more children in their homes and communities than in foster care.
• Develop and coordinate continuous quality improvement (CQI) by identifying and addressing gaps & needs both in the community and internally.
• Support the creation and implementation of cross program and cross-agency policy, tools, data, and contracts supporting preservation and bringing together communities to develop a prevention system to address the needs of the whole family and community.
• Analyze data, communicate the findings to various partners, communities, and staff, and use the information gathered to support development of a statewide fidelity model.
• Develop and maintain relationships with state and local district child welfare and self-sufficiency office management and line staff to support effective program design and implementation and statewide consistency.
• Conduct meetings and facilitate discussions with community members to design, develop and implement new Family Preservation practices/policies, this may include support of contract work.

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; andtwo years' experience coordinating or administering a program OR
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of 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 facilitating and leading groups and moving recommendations forward to completion.
• Works from an anti-racist framework that holds social justice at the center of the work with staff and families.
• Has work or lived experience with either or both Child Welfare and or Self Sufficiency.
• Works from a values base of keeping families together and, in their communities, working toward well-being, stability, and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work across programs, agencies, and communities.
• Ability to analyze information and communicate analysis to various groups in a way that is understandable to the audience.
• Experience utilizing time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing complex technical and legal information (to people with diverse education, language, and cultural backgrounds).

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. Make sure to read the 'How to Apply' section for any other requirements.
Working conditions

• This is a hybrid position, your work way be conducted in the office, community, and remotely. Remote working conditions will need to be discussed with and approved by your manager.
• Frequent travel (some overnight) to branch offices throughout the district. Travel to other districts to attend meetings, trainings or assist program as needed.
• Employee will work a professional work week; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
• You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
• You may encounter stressful situations that may require quick decision-making skills.

Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile 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.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

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 this link.
• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Amanda Alvarado via email at amanda.k.alvarado@odhs.oregon.gov or call 541-709-8695. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.