Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $42.58 - $52.42 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 29, 2024 The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! Student Health Centers (SHC) is a unit within Integrated Clinical Services (ICS), Health Department. The mission of the SHC program is to promote the whole community, whole school, and whole child health, wellness and readiness to learn. The Program operates 9 centers in coordination with five school districts: Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, Reynolds and Portland Public Schools. This position leads youth engagement across the SHC Program for nine Student Health Action Councils (SHACs) in five school districts that includes internal and external stakeholders to support the students, schools, staff and communities of the school districts. As a Project Manager-Student Health Action Councils you will be responsible for: SHAC Project Execution, Monitoring, and Evaluation Leads cross-departmental project team to support nine Student Health Action Councils (SHACs) in five schools districts and youth engagement activities to grow and maintain a youth voice. Organizes, facilitates and participates in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration. Develops and monitors SHAC budgets, staffing and strategic plans. Monitors, tracks and evaluates adherence to SHAC plans, goals, schedules and budgets. Communicates progress to stakeholders (schools, SHCs, Multnomah County, youth serving community organizations and grant funders). Identifies problems, barriers, mitigates strategies, and identifies opportunities for improvement. Identifies training needs related to SHAC adult facilitators, coordinates and conducts training. Documents and reports financial, budgetary, or operational progress in partnership with SHC Manager. Modifies project plan as necessary in response to unforeseen changes or developments. Create and write materials and reports for SHC management, outreach and community engagement, and grant requirements. Research funding opportunities and assist with proposal development. Applies principles, methods, and techniques of project management to be effective at organization change management. In all SHAC project planning, apply an equity, trauma informed, and empowerment lens, recruit diverse youth to participate, structure activities to promote health equity, health and wellness, and generate demand for SHC services. Build Partnerships Build relationships and partnerships with SHC staff, school staff, agencies working in the school, and community partners as part of on-going project plans. Act as conduit between the Student Health Centers, students, and schools to improve SHC’s contribution in youth well being. Social Media Develop communication and social media plans to support SHAC activities in multiple languages and formats. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't 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 County's 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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education,training and experience will be evaluated. Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree; AND Experience: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience). Skills Needed: Experience in youth engagement and youth development Experience in project management Preferred Qualification: Masters Degree in Public Health or related field Experience working in a school environment or with youth in other settings *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience 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 & EVALUATION: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. REQUIRED Attach a Resume (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications ; AND Attach a Cover Letter (1 page) addressing the following: (Please limit response to 500 words. Answers exceeding 500 words may not be reviewed) How you meet the qualifications for this position; Why you are interested in the position; and Summarize your experience in youth development and highlight any work in schools. Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 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 Resume and Cover Letter Review Phone screen Consideration of top candidates Language assessment Background, reference Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime. Type: Represented FLSA: Non- Exempt Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't 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: Sheetal Sarawat Email: sheetal.sarawat@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 5001714 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: 6063 - Project Manager Represented Current Multnomah County employees must apply within Workday We're glad you are considering a career that gives back and supports the community. Working for Multnomah County means having the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, no matter what position you hold. We provide a wide array of essential services including health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, mental health and addiction services and more. Our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why it matters. Veterans The Selection Process Jobs Home Interns