Associate Director of Patient Education
Company: State of Oregon
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Initial Posting Date: 01/13/2023Application
Deadline:01/24/2023Agency:Oregon Health AuthoritySalary
Range:$5,079 - $7,861Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Associate
Director of Patient EducationJob Description:Attention current
State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please
close this window and log into your Workday account to apply
through the Career worklet.The Oregon State Hospital, in Salem,
Oregon is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Patient
Education. - This position exists within the Vocational,
Educational, Spiritual Care, Peer Recovery and Native Services
Department (VESPN), which provides a comprehensive range of
educational, vocational, spiritual and peer support services to the
forensic inpatient and residential population of Oregon State
Hospital. - The Associate Director of Patient Education oversees
the provision of direct patient services of the Supported Education
program, Supported Employment program, Service Dog Training program
and Hairdresser Services. - - -What will you do!The Associate
Director of Patient Education is responsible for assisting the
Director in planning, implementing and evaluating services provided
by the department; directing and assuring that educational and
vocational training needs of the patient are identified and
therapeutically addressed; assuring educational and vocational
services are effectively and efficiently delivered in a
cost-effective manner and ensuring that the program's operational
practices comply with state and federal laws, regulations and
accreditation agency's guidelines. - This position provides
leadership for a complex clinical program that provides psychiatric
treatment services to Oregon State Hospital patients. - In this
supervisory role, oversight will be performed primarily on site.
-Supervises, develops, and maintains an effective Supported
Education program, Vocational Training program and Hairdresser
Services for OSH patients/residents: -
- Provides educational and vocational training for hospital
patients in response to patient population needs.
- Supervises, hires, trains, monitors performance, develops,
coaches, and provides direction to employees.
- Provides management support to assure suitable
educational/training plans specific to patient's needs, beginning
with the intake orientation process through transition to the
community.
- Assures an environment which provides therapeutic support,
encouragement, growth, safety, and security for hospital
patients/residents.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates program services; measures
effectiveness; identifies and resolves problems; adjusts program
and procedures to meet needed changes.
- In collaboration with the Director, plans and develops
long-range goals and short-range objectives which are consistent
with agency/facility direction; and the needs of
patients/residents.
- Collaborates with other program staff to assure alignment of
services. -
- Reviews operational needs in terms of workspace, materials,
services, equipment, and staffing; initiates appropriate action
with justification.
- Keeps work office and education/training areas open,
appropriately staffed and in a professional, business-oriented
environment.
- Supervises assigned personnel and effectively develops and uses
available staff.
- Provides department safety training and assists staff in all
areas with issues related to safety.
- Ensures fidelity and continuous improvement of programs and
aligns services with the needs of the patient population. -What's
in it for you?We offer a workplace that balances productivity with
enjoyment; -promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication,
and enthusiasm. We offer full with paid sick leave, vacation,
personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus . -OHA values
health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership,
partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity
definition is "Oregon 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." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities."
Click , to learn more about OHA's mission, vision, and core
values.Minimum qualifications
- Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related
experience to the class concept; OR one year of related experience
and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience implementing administrative and educational
principles and practices of adult education and/or workforce
development.
- Must possess a current valid Oregon Driver's License and
maintain an acceptable driving record.Additional preferred skills
- Quality communication skills in dealing with internal (patients
and staff) and external (agencies and business) contacts, and the
ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement on an
on-going basis.
- Team player and team building skills- including the willingness
to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team's
success.
- Knowledge of principles of mental health treatment, continuous
quality improvement and human resources management. -How to apply:
- Complete the online application
- Attach a Resume
- Attach a Cover LetterPlease ensure you've 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 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 Melissa M. Perez Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711) Email:
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and most closely
match the requested skills will be invited for an interview.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKSIf you are offered employment, the offer will
be contingent upon the outcome of a reference check, an -abuse
check, criminal records check and driving records check. The
information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA),
Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse
history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the
offer or termination of employment.Candidates who are offered
employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a
pre-employment drug test.VETERANS INFORMATIONIf you are an eligible
veteran and wish to claim veterans' preference points AND you also
meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the points will
be added to your score. To receive veterans' preference points you
MUST attach the following required documentation to your electronic
application.> - A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter
from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a
non-service connected pension for the five (5) point
preference.> A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your
veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans
Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.For more information on
veterans' preference points visit , and select veterans'
preference.PAY EQUITYThe Oregon Health Authority is committed to
fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay
equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of
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.Additional
Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will
be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail
address to apply.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. for more
information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are
a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the
process.
- We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time -
unless specifically noted. 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.
- webpage
- The Oregon State Hospital is requiring all employees to
complete their COVID-19 vaccination series unless the employee
receives a medical or religious exception. New employees must
submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception by
their first day of employment. The Oregon Health Authority is
committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination,
including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on
the basis of 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).The Oregon Health
Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.
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