Immunization Program Planner

Immunization Program Planner

Job ID: 107033
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on July 31, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $72,266.58 - $91,537.25

Hourly Pay Range: $34.743549 - $44.008292

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) is seeking a Program Planner to oversee a coordinated immunization system to improve population level immunization rates.

CCPHD's mission is to protect and promote the community's health by advancing racial health equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems. Immunization is the safest and most effective public health tool for preventing disease and death.

This position reports to the Deputy Public Health Director and is responsible for planning and coordinating immunization services, including fulfilling a local public health authority's statutory responsibility to make immunizations available under ORS 433.269. Primary duties include ongoing population health data monitoring and assessment, immunization quality improvement projects, partnership development, enforcement of immunization school laws for all childcare facilities and schools in Clackamas County, and implementation of immunization Points of Dispensing (PODs).

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience coordinating health-related projects for community-based organizations, non-profits, healthcare providers, health departments, or governmental agencies with an eye for compliance, reporting deliverables, and outreach.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in each of the following:
  • Collecting data and metrics to report deliverables and metrics to a governing body or funder.
  • Organizing and executing outreach programs with a focus on health promotion.
  • Using principles of continuous quality improvement and data analysis to inform program budgeting, design, and implementation.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health or a related field.
• Experience addressing core contributors to vaccine hesitancy
• Experience coordinating outreach programs specific to immunizations.
• Experience working with a local public health authority.
• Experience with Vaccines for Children (VFC) assurance/compliance and immunization school and childcare regulations.
• Experience with the implementation of immunization point of dispensing (PODs)
• Experience creating budgets
• Experience convening and leading engagement with a variety of internal and external multi-sector partners including community-based organizations, health systems, early care and educational systems, County departments, and decision-makers.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Designs program descriptions, policies, procedures, and systems; recommends, develops and monitors budgets; monitors operational details of program; implements and coordinates program activities.

2. Plans, organizes, and conducts studies of program effectiveness to evaluate service needs and utilization of resources; develops measurable outcomes to track and measure program performance.

3. Makes recommendations to increase utilization and effectiveness of programs and methods of treatment and administration based upon preliminary planning studies, reviews of relevant literature, research and policy.

4. Facilitates, provides staff support, and participates in advisory groups, meetings, and conferences; coordinates and collaborates with community partners through outreach and education; develops and implements community outreach plans; makes presentations to citizen groups and funding sources.

5. Assists in improving, coordinating, promoting, and developing needed resources through the implementation of referral and contract services with maximum utilization of existing community resources.

6. Coordinates access to a variety of systems and/programs; ensures systems coordinate to reach a common goal; researches and works toward resolution of system problems; works to eliminate barriers to system access.

7. Establishes and maintains relationships with similar personnel engaged with other local programs and agencies; builds relationships with stakeholders from region.

8. Prepares and maintains current research information and data trends regarding specific program area, as well as funding and grant sources.

9. With guidance, prepares specifications, negotiates, and monitors all contracts for services approved by the department; monitors contract resources.

10. Coordinates and conducts special studies and work projects relating to departmental goals, objectives, and specific program performance; prepares reports and makes recommendations.

11. Provides technical assistance and consultation to service providers, agencies, and County staff; acts as liaison with contractors in the resolution of problems.

12. May coordinate the work of temporary employees or interns.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge of: Principles, procedures, and techniques of research, program evaluation, and analysis of program design and administration; principles and practices of contract monitoring; availability of community and contract resources; facilitation; departmental policies and procedures as they relate to stated goals and objectives; concepts and principles of human behavior, behavioral or personality adjustment problems as they relate to the client group and respective program emphasis of a specific department; office practices and procedures; evidence based practice; `budget concepts, basic accounting and mathematical skills and techniques of monitoring expenditures.

Skill to: Assess and present need for service, compose and negotiate contracts, and establish procedures for effective program appraisal; analyze and evaluate situations accurately and recommend effective courses of action; present comprehensive information in either oral or written form; effectively organize and prioritize; communicate effectively in public; interpret professional material to lay individuals; conduct staff training in utilizing available programs and assess their effectiveness with departmental personnel and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position will work 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off) or Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.

Public Health's Mission

Promote and assist individuals, families & communities to be healthy, safe and thrive. By working with our communities, Public Health assures conditions that:

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  Prevent injury & disease
  
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  Promote health
  
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  Protect food, water & air
  
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  Prepare for emergencies
  

Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health



APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay White, Recruiter
lindsaywhi@clackamas.us




To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107033&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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