Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 11/17/2023

Application Deadline: 11/27/2023

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $6480.00 - $9541.00

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Senior Legislative Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

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Do you have experience providing expert-level technical expertise as it relates to the development, analysis, and advocacy of health care policies and legislation? Are you passionate about advising on policy parameters that assure an integrated approach to health care and health related services and supports, that promote equity and inclusion, and that reduce disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!


Click Here to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Health Systems Division. The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-142632 . The dashboard identifies the business area (\xe2\x80\x9cSection\xe2\x80\x9d) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties. In some circumstances, a position summary will be posted; selected candidates will be provided the full position description at time of hire.

This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Senior Legislative Coordinator. This position will lead the coordination for all legislation that requires, facilitates, expands and transforms Behavioral Health policies, programs, and funding structures. It will oversee the legislative process for bills affecting Behavioral Health programs and their interests as well as those of internal and external groups impacted, involved, and influencing. This role will partner and strategize with the legislative coordinators agency-wide, including policy analysts in Government Relations, and other state agencies for purpose of aligning impact analyses, validating policy recommendations, and/or facilitating policy adoption/implementation.

May liaise with task forces, special advisory councils and committees to advance special legislation that impacts Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and other human services agencies. Takes lead to define, promote, and advise on policy parameters that assure an integrated approach to health care and health related services and supports, at a strategic and operational level and at a person-centered, person-directed level. Serve as a policy advisor to executive Behavioral Health leadership.

MEDICAID: Senior Legislative Coordinator. This position will lead the coordination for all legislation that requires, facilitates, expands and transforms Medicaid policies, programs, and funding structures. It will oversee the legislative process for bills affecting Medicaid programs and their interests as well as those of internal and external groups impacted, involved, and influencing. This role will partner and strategize with the legislative coordinators agency-wide, including policy analysts in Government Relations, and other state agencies for purpose of aligning impact analyses, validating policy recommendations, and/or facilitating policy adoption/implementation.

May liaise with task forces, special advisory councils and committees to advance special legislation that impacts Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and other human services agencies. Takes lead to define, promote, and advise on policy parameters that assure an integrated approach to health care and health related services and supports, at a strategic and operational level and at a person-centered, person-directed level. Serve as a policy advisor to executive Medicaid leadership.

What\'s in it for you?

• A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
• 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Nearly unbeatable
  medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 
  Pension and retirement programs

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. Click
here , to learn more about OHA\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision and core values.

OHA\xe2\x80\x99s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. OHA\xe2\x80\x99s health equity definition is \xe2\x80\x9cOregon 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.\xe2\x80\x9d

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Attributes:
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Three years of experience performing public contact and/or customer service duties comparable to the work of a Public Service Representative.

At least two years of this experience must include dealing with the public in-person or by phone providing information about services and programs; explaining rules, programs, and procedures; and/or providing assistance, explaining requirements, and gaining compliance.

Preference may be given for experience providing service in an area of specialization specific to the position opening.

Requested Attributes:

• Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
• Knowledge and experience of the executive and legislative decision-making process; demonstrated ability to navigate highly complex and diverse political perspectives and tensions.
• Experience providing expert-level technical expertise and experience as it relates to the development, analysis, and advocacy of health care policies and legislation.
• Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
• Specific knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
• Conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Principles, methods and standards of project management.
• Operational research techniques, methods and practices.
• Theory and principles of organizational systems and the methods of application to government operations.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Complete questionnaire.
• Attach a Resume.
• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than two pages long, describing how your education and/or experience meets the Required and Requested Attributes listed above.

Please ensure you\xe2\x80\x99ve 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.

Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call:

Stephanie Mitchell \xe2\x80\x93 Senior Recruiter
Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711)
Email:
STEPHANIE.D.MITCHELL@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (Critical elements of process).