Resident Assessment Instrument Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

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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.

Aging and People with Disabilities/Nursing Facility Survey Unit, part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, is currently looking for one full-time, permanent Resident Assessment Instrument Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) to join the Tigard office.

You will be helping match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The purpose of the Resident Assessment Instrument Coordinator is to assure that nursing facility providers and Client Care Surveyors are trained and provided ongoing technical assistance on the accurate use of the federal/state mandated Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). The RAI is utilized to complete assessments of all nursing facility residents in order to develop plans of care and evaluate the ongoing healthcare needs of residents.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience as a Health care professional working with long term care and nursing facilities.
• Experience developing training to teach and instruct adult learners.
• Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test credential
• Demonstrated Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State rules/regulations governing nursing facilities.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. 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.
• 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.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions

• Required to travel long distance and overnight for up to a week to and from Nursing Facilities, offices, meetings/trainings.
• Required to work in long term care facilities with limited space.
• Required to transport all needed supplies for assigned space.
• May require working in excess of eight hours on some days and/or weekends/holidays in the event of serious or emergency situations.
• May be required to travel in times of poor road conditions and inclement weather.
• Required to stand, sit, and maneuver with equipment throughout Nursing Facilities and training environments.
• Works within busy and varying settings including Nursing Facilities.
• Lifts and carries up to 20 pounds throughout day.
• Regular work schedule with schedule changes as needed.
• Daily telephone and extensive computer use.
• Has contact with hostile individuals (e.g., displeased providers and/or administrators, staff and subjects of and witnesses in investigations).

Background Checks and Requirements

• 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 Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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 Ryan Bennett. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number. Email:ryan.bennett@odhs.oregon.gov