What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Partnership Coordinator (Program Analyst 1). Bilingual English/Spanish Required. position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
04/29/2025
Application Deadline:
05/05/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,715 - $7,206
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Community Partnership Coordinator (Program Analyst 1). Bilingual English/Spanish Required.
Job Description:
The
Oregon Department of Human Services
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star
and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture
that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
A Cover Letter is required. If you do not submit a Cover Letter, your application will be declined.
Opportunity awaits! Calling all self-starters who excel at creative problem-solving, fostering community relationships, and seeing projects through to the end - this career path is tailor-made for you!
This position is bilingual and requires duties to be done in both English and Spanish. Job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.
Working location from a DHS office in either Milton-Freewater, Pendleton or Hermiston, will be discussed with the Hiring Manager and determined at the Offer stage. This is a store-front position and remote/hybrid work is not permitted. This position will serve the Morrow and Umatilla Counties in north central Oregon.
Summary of Duties
As a Community Partnership Coordinator (Program Analyst 1) you will:
- Provide coordination and liaison services between multiple partners and department staff within the local branch and/or district.
- You will represent the agency and it’s various and diverse programs in a variety of community settings serving diverse populations.
- You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective and positive working relationships with program service providers, social service providers, community and faith-based organizations and agency staff.
- You will be responsible for advocating for ODHS clients, problem solving as necessary, to facilitate and/or enhance access to services by ODHS clients as they seek economic stability.
- You will recommend program or service delivery changes based on research and outcome measurement.
- Provides program and operational support to the District Manager as needed.
- Researching and developing contracted services, resources, and potential providers.
- Assists in monitoring and tracking of contracted services.
Minimum Qualifications
- You must be a current employee with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to apply for this position. This includes regular status, trial service and limited duration employees. ODHS temporary, volunteer and contract employees are not eligible to apply.
AND
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
AND
- 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; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Essential Attributes
Experience working in the community.
Experience with evaluating resources and services.
Experience communicating effectively.
Experience prioritizing and attending to detail
Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- A cover letter is required. Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the skills qualifications, requirements, and essential attributes for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
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If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Working Conditions
- Regular contact with ODHS staff, partners, providers, stakeholders, and customers in person and over the telephone.
- Time spent outside the office will be significant as the employee participates in community meeting and planning session, seeking resources for customers, and providing presentations on ODHS programs/services. May include customer’s homes and other public sites such as schools, businesses, other agencies, and partner sites.
- The employee may be exposed to and need to problem solve issues/situations.
- This position may include working a flexible schedule that could include evening and/or weekends, especially with regard to attending community events and outreach to community organizations.
Background Checks and Requirements
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If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Groupcommunities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
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Amazing benefits package.
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Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
- Veterans’ preference information.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
- This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
- The recruiter for this position is Brent Lawrence. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
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Email: Brent.Lawrence@odhs.oregon.gov
