REACH Nutrition Program Specialist - BlackAfrican American Culture KSA
REACH Nutrition Program Specialist - BlackAfrican American Culture KSA
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$38.00 $46.70 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Regular NonRepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 14 2025
The Opportunity:
This Work Matters!
We seek leaders achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity protect the most vulnerable and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care Empowerment Racial Equity Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
The REACH Nutrition Program Specialist will lead the nutrition strategies and activities for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. The primary focus of this position is to provide organizational leadership in nutrition and food insecurity policies; and to identify evidenceinformed strategies that support the implementation of culturally informed programs monitor and provide ongoing technical assistance and evaluation by working directly with a variety of community groups and internal staff and programs. The REACH program works to implement populationwide strategies to promote nutrition physical activity and communityclinical linkages in the Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee communities. As the REACH Nutrition Program Specialist this position will collaborate with internal and external partners to implement the nutrition strategy. This position also works to support Public Health Divisionwide strategies and REACH contracted partners to develop and implement policy environment and systemsbased change strategies to slow and reduce determinants of health disparities including but not limited to obesity and chronic diseases such as heart disease stroke cancer and diabetes. This position develops policy and programming recommendations for the REACH portfolio and collaborates to support increased access to nutrition and improve food access and security. This position will work in the Gateway Childrens Center and will work a hybrid schedule which may require onsite work in community settings.
As the REACH Nutrition Program Specialist you will:
Lead REACH grant nutrition strategies and activities including identifying communitydriven policy changes
Provide recommendations to improve program development and address health inequities through policy and practice shifts
Plan assessments analyze data and conduct research to inform the Health Departments legislative agenda and policy changes
Engage with communities particularly Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee populations to build awareness capacity and propose policy solutions
Engage with partners through coalitions and outreach plans to address community needs and opportunities
Provide education and training to stakeholders acting as a subject matter expert on nutrition and chronic disease
Prioritize community voice and health equity in all stages of planning development implementation and evaluation
Focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases social determinants of health and working with specific communities like Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee populations
Provide technical assistance and consultation to partners contributing to the development of a policy agenda addressing social determinants of chronic disease
Analyze data gather stories and synthesize research to inform proposed and existing policies including drafting memos and issue papers
Support project evaluation through assessments focus groups interviews and data collection for CDC reports and deliverables
Work directly with individuals and families from Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee communities advising on culturallyrelevant materials and processes
Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements
Provide technical assistance and consultancy support to REACH partners and ACHIEVE Coalition members
Review and recommend approval for contractor invoices and develop resources for meeting grant deliverables
Monitor grant expenditures and work directly with individuals and families from Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee communities
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work sociology public health English journalism business administration or public administration or a related field
Two 2 years of responsible program planning development research assistance or evaluation experience
This position requires advanced knowledge skill and ability and has experience working with the Black/African American community to include nutrition strategy. Demonstrates an understanding of the traditions values and customs of this community. Understands cultural/racial/ethnic factors including systemic advantage or disadvantage generational trauma and any factors related to nondominant culture affecting community health.
Must possess a valid State issued drivers license
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background reference and education checks
Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
A completed online application.
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
A cover letter that expands on your resume addressing how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.
Note: The application resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: NonExempt
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as hybrid telework meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.. The onsite work location for this position is Gateway Children Center 10305 E Burnside St Portland OR 97216.
Serving the Public Even During Disasters:
Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Dan RyanEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6021 Program SpecialistRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
