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This is for a 1 year limited duration hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! –  Regional Outreach Coordinator

As the Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) for Central Oregon, you will play a key role in connecting communities with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and helping Oregonians access the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Serving Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, you will build and strengthen relationships with community partner organizations, identify organizations to participate in the program, and provide ongoing support to partners working to reach underserved and under-resourced communities. This is a highly collaborative role where your ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and understand the needs of diverse communities will directly support access to health care across the region.

A major focus of this position is community engagement and program coordination. You will organize and facilitate informational sessions, trainings, community forums, and presentations on OHP, health care access, Social Determinants of Health, Medicaid policy, and other health-related topics. You will provide technical assistance to community partners, monitor grant activities and outcomes, help identify and address challenges, and coordinate outreach efforts to ensure communities have access to effective services. You will also represent OHA with community leaders, health care providers, Coordinated Care Organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, schools, local governments, and other stakeholders.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with communities, developing partnerships, solving problems, and serving as a trusted representative of a public health program. The ROC works in a highly visible environment and will regularly communicate with community partners, OHA and DHS staff, health care providers, and Oregonians. Extensive regional and statewide travel is required, with occasional overnight and out-of-state travel, as well as evening and weekend work when needed. If you are passionate about health equity, community engagement, and helping people navigate complex health care systems, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Central Oregon. 

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program 
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Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application. 

• Community Outreach & Engagement: Demonstrated experience conducting outreach, engagement, education, or relationship-building activities with community organizations, particularly with underserved or under-resourced communities.

• Community Partnership Development: Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, or coordinating partnerships with community-based organizations, health care organizations, government agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, or other community stakeholders.

• Public Speaking & Presentation: Demonstrated experience delivering presentations, trainings, informational sessions, workshops, or community forums to small or large audiences.

• Health Care or Public Benefits Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with health care programs, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), public benefits, health insurance, or helping individuals navigate complex health care or social service systems.

• Program Coordination & Administration: Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, or community initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, activities, or deliverables.

• Technical Assistance & Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, guidance, or problem-solving support to partners, clients, community organizations, or other stakeholders to help achieve program goals.

• Grant or Contract Monitoring: Demonstrated experience monitoring grants, contracts, funded programs, expenditures, performance measures, compliance requirements, or project outcomes.

• Health Equity & Culturally Responsive Engagement: Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and adapting outreach, communication, or services to address cultural, linguistic, or other community-specific needs.

• Regional Travel & Field-Based Outreach: Demonstrated experience working in a field-based, regional, or mobile role requiring frequent travel to meet with community partners, stakeholders, or members of the public.

• Spanish Language Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in Spanish with community members, partners, or stakeholders. Preference may be given to candidates who can communicate in Spanish beyond basic conversational proficiency.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information. 

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.

• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. 

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. 

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.

• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.

• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for a fulltime, one year limited duration, Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) Central Oregon Region  (Classification: Program Analyst 2  based in Salem, Oregon).

• This is a Hybrid position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information 
Recruiter: Barry Lein 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone (text friendly): 503-440-6484

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. 

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