Program Specialist Senior- Healthy Birth Initiatives African American KSA

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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.

This position oversees strategic priorities for the Healthy Birth Initiatives Community Consortium aiming to eliminate disparities in birth outcomes for the African American community in Multnomah County by developing and maintaining cross-sector relationships. The role involves providing strategic direction serving as a liaison with partners and leading special projects to strengthen the Consortiums shared vision manage work plans delegate tasks develop communication strategies and oversee infrastructure development. A key aspect of the position is promoting and using an anti-racist equity lens for all new initiatives and fostering a work culture of respect and trust for diverse populations. This position requires knowledge of and experience working with the African American community and is designated as an Essential Employee due to its importance to public health and safety requiring reporting for duty regardless of County closures.

As the Program Specialist Senior you will:

• Oversee multiple strategic priorities for the Healthy Birth Initiatives Consortium (HBI-CAN); provide direction by developing defining and conceptualizing new enterprises or joint ventures

• Implement workflows processes tools and resources to direct and drive Consortium strategic priorities

• Ensure the recruitment training and support for HBI Consortium and other program cross functional groups

• Organize and facilitate HBI Consortium and workgroup meetings; manage the development and implementation of the shared Consortium community work plan to maximize community action

• Analyze and evaluate effects of community wide policy decisions and methods of enforcement on birth outcomes; formulate recommendations to change policy organizational and program development and implementation

• Lead the process for the development of joint ventures among the county community organizations and agencies private enterprise and community members to address recommended structural improvements in the areas of housing economic development and family unity

• Advise senior management strategies and timelines for strategic plan and action steps; develop strategies recommendations and resources for implementing communications plans

• Lead the development and coordination of health education health promotion social media and communications activities; manage the development of promotional and educational materials to be distributed to health / social service providers consumers and community members

• Manage community outreach processes provided during community events and in faith based settings or health / social service settings

• Oversee the development of department and community-wide policy in collaboration with HBI Community Consortium Black Male Achievement (BMA) and other community groups to support father-friendly programming and resource development to support fathers and families

• Manage the establishment of partnerships and MOUs for the development and implementation of policies and resources to support African American fathers

• Oversee and manage staff coordinating the work of the HBI community Consortium Family Unity work group; coordinate the work of the Black Male Achievements Family Stability Committee

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 public administration business statistics/math or a related field

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible and major program development policy analysis or program compliance/monitoring and evaluation experience.

• This position requires advanced knowledge skill and ability and has experience working with the Black/African American community. 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 non-dominant culture affecting community health.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience in Maternal Child Health

• Experience facilitating and/or organizing a consortium of community groups organizations and agencies

• Grant reporting experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse stakeholders in variety of settings

• A deep understanding of and experience addressing the systemic barriers that perpetuate disparities for community members who experience marginalization

*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. Please include your experience and specific knowledge about working with the Black/African American community.

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: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and occasional after hours and weekends

Work Location: This position works onsite at the Walnut Park Complex located at 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR 97211.

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

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

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.

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