Health and Housing Systems Integration Program Planner

Health and Housing Systems Integration Program Planner

Job ID: 107062
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 Tuesday, August 15, 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. This position is classified as a Program Planner.

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

Clackamas County's Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department seeks a mission-driven individual to join a dedicated team committed to integrating housing and healthcare systems as the Health and Housing Systems Integration Program Planner.

Under the direction of the Health and Housing Systems Integration Program Supervisor, the selected candidate will provide leadership in overseeing, planning, developing, and monitoring the ongoing evaluation and coordination of housing and healthcare systems integration. There will be a particular emphasis on implementing the State of Oregon's Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for Housing Support benefit.

The Health and Housing Systems Integration Program Planner will research status quo systems and barriers to integration. The selected candidate will also assess and develop recommendations based on input and engagement with H3S housing and healthcare staff, regional and statewide partners, local healthcare providers, and community-based organizations contracted with the county to provide housing services. This position will also support the development of inter-jurisdictional work groups and strategic planning tables involving colleagues in Metro counties, staff at Coordinated Care Organizations, the Oregon Department of Housing & Community Services, and the Oregon Health Authority.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• Demonstrated experience advancing racial equity in a workplace and/or community setting
• Experience with the development and implementation of strategic plans and/or programs related to housing or healthcare
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures of local, regional and statewide planning
• Ability to facilitate meetings and provide trainings with county and community partners
• 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:*

• Experience with Medicaid or related programs
• Experience in program evaluation and analysis of program design and administration
• Experience with systems evaluation

*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:

• Under direction, manage the coordination of regional and statewide partners in developing and implementing new programs integrating healthcare and housing systems, including the State of Oregon's Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver (“Waiver”) Housing Support benefit.
• Draft and recommend program policies, strategies, and methods for integrating the Waiver housing benefit into the homelessness response system; coordinate across H3S divisions in developing recommended program policies and strategies.
• Plan and conduct system evaluation and monitoring practices and measurable outcomes to track the effectiveness of housing/health systems integration effectiveness.
• Research status quo systems and barriers to integration, assessing and developing recommendations based on input and engagement with H3S housing and healthcare staff; regional and statewide partners; local healthcare providers; and community-based organizations conducting contracted housing work on behalf of the county.
• Support development of inter-jurisdictional work groups and strategic planning tables involving colleagues in Metro counties, staff at Coordinated Care Organizations, the Oregon Department of Housing & Community Services, and the Oregon Health Authority; staff these inter-jurisdictional work groups as a representative of the Housing and Community Development Division.

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 is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). 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.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate income residents of the County. HCD is comprised of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and Community Development Division.

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate income residents of Clackamas County. HCD is comprised of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.

Learn more about Health, Housing, and Human Services


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?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@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=107062&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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