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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship.. Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director(OSPHD). to provide the Oregon Health Authority, and Public Health Division, center-level leadership on health equity strategies including community convenings, outreach, community feedback programs and community responsive strategies.. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.. Experience in leading and coordinating the assessments of policies to determine racial equity impact that it may have on the disabilities community.

policy analyst

Initial Posting Date:
04/15/2024 Application Deadline:
05/23/2024 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Disability Health Equity Strategist (OPERATIONS & POLICY ANALYST 3) Job Description:
This position is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) 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. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director(OSPHD) section in Portland, Oregon is recruiting for a Disability Health Equity Strategist to provide the Oregon Health Authority, and Public Health Division, center-level leadership on health equity strategies including community convenings, outreach, community feedback programs and community responsive strategies. The strategist will work directly and specifically with the disabilities community to identify community health priorities, collaborate within the division to align public health initiatives, and promote health equity using community strengths. This position ensures practice-specific approaches are aligned with the division, with section-level health equity workgroups and strategies. This position embeds community responsive strategies in all three Centers: The Center for Prevention & Health Promotion, the Center for Health Protection, or the Center for Public Health Practice.
Working conditions: This position may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology but at times will have work that needs to be conducted on-site and may require occasional travel across the state. The Portland State Office Building is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager .
The Oregon Health Authority strategic goal is to end all health inequities by 2030.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership.
What will you do?
As a Disability Health Equity Strategist , you will perform the following duties:
Build capacity among Public Health Division staff for successful implementation of health equity initiatives. Coordinates the provision of training and technical assistance to local public health authorities on health equity. Provides consultation to staff, managers, supervisors, Human Resources and Executive Leadership. Provides consultation to staff in the health delivery/health system in interpreting and implementing state policy regarding public accessibility and applying ADA guidelines and other relevant statutes and standards. Collaborates with other agencies to identify and interpret appropriate data sources on health inequities and share findings with community partners as appropriate. Interprets and implements state policy regarding public accessibility, ADA guidelines and other relevant statutes and standards. Uses population health and workforce data as well as diversity and inclusion best practices to provide policy and program recommendations. Identifies, analyzes, and interprets population health data for policy and program decision-making. Collaborates with the Equity and Inclusion Division to develop meaningful partnerships and design initiatives that identify health inequities and address health equity. Coordinates initiatives designed to promote the organization and its services to underserved communities. Plans operational improvement projects, and identifies potential risks and difficulties and strategies to mitigate/avoid them. What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans .
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
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.
Desired Attributes
Lived and/or more than 3 years of working experience building and stewarding positive relationships primarily in communities living with disabilities, along with communities of color, immigrant groups, LGBTQAI2S+ communities, Tribal governments, and other traditionally marginalized communities. Experience in effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services. Experience in informal leadership and management skills and ability to display collaborative work style to successfully engage staff, managers, and stakeholders in health equity initiatives. Experience developing and presenting policy and program recommendations to management for approval and implementation. Experience converting vision, strategy, and long and medium range administrative direction to establish equitable agency policies, goals, and functional requirements. Experience in leading and coordinating the assessments of policies to determine racial equity impact that it may have on the disabilities community. Ability to thoughtfully develop and execute comprehensive work plans and deliverables. Experience in and knowledge of principles and practices of large-scale project management. Lived or professional experience with governmental public health systems and working knowledge of population health, workforce diversity and operational metrics. Experience in developing best practices, resources, in order to reduce the labor and tokenization of people with disabilities. Experience identifying and interpreting appropriate data sources to be used for policy decision making related to health equity. Experience using data and best practices to develop comprehensive plans to improve health equity. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
How to Apply
Complete the online application Complete questionnaire Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the career worklet.
NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Questions/Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tiffany Gregg at Tiffany.Gregg@OHA.Oregon.Gov or text/call 503-716-7772
TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.
Additional Information
Please monitor your Workday account to view all communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran’s preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will be required to provide your documents later in the process. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire. If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Please attach only the documents that are related to the position such as cover letter, resume and transcripts. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Applicant Help and Support webpage Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here .
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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