Job Description

Full job description

Initial Posting Date:

07/15/2024

Application Deadline:

07/29/2024

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,257 - $9,226

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Agency with Choice Policy Analyst (OPA 3)

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.

Would you like an opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources? Do you want to be part of a diverse team that collaborates to improve services that support older adults, people with disabilities, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking an Agency with Choice Policy Analyst to join our Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) Team

The Agency with Choice (AwC) unit is a new team with the Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) Division, specifically serving under Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) section. This unit is responsible for the administration of the Agency with Choice (AwC) program. Agency with Choice (AwC) serves individuals who are receiving Medicaid Long Term Service and Supports (LTSS) in an in-home setting and who choose to receive their services through Agency with Choice (AwC). The unit develops programs, policies, contract administration, rates, and monitoring of Agency with Choice (AwC) program activities.

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!

What you need to qualify

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 four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience with contract management including development of requests for proposals
• Experience with communication including community engagement, developing written materials and public speaking
• Experience developing and writing administrative rules
• Experience with project management including identifying goals, objectives and measures of success

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.

Your duties at a glance

As an Agency with Choice Policy Analyst you will:

• Set priorities by evaluating the needs of the program for maximum effectiveness
• Write and update appropriate Oregon Administrative Rules to meet legislative intent which includes defining Agency with Choice services and licensing rules
• Provide recommended changes for any necessary Medicaid State Plan and waiver amendments
• Work with the Oregon Health Authority to jointly build the Agency with Choice Program
• Assist with development of program information related to Agency with Choice by providing presentations to multiple community partners as needed
• Assist in the development of Request for Proposal, incorporating all appropriate elements as required by legislative intent and executive leadership to identify the best suited provider(s) to provide Agency with Choice Services

Working conditions

• This is primarily a remote position but may require in-person attendance at meetings or legislative hearings.
• Requires working with a wide variety of people and situations which may occasionally expose the employee to difficult situations requiring diplomacy.
• This position requires significant use of technology and computer software.

Application instructions & requirements

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.

• A cover letter is required. Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications and essential attributes 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 the 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.

Helpful information

• 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 our

  Oregon job opportunities

  page.
• If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Bonnie via email at

  bonnie.nyssen@odhs.oregon.gov

  . Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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