District Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E)

Company: State of Oregon
Location: Salem
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Initial_Posting_Date 09/08/2020 Application_Deadline 09/22/2020 Agency Department of Human Services Salary_Range $5,953 - $9,209 Position_Type Employee Position_Title District Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E) Job_Description WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! If you are a servant leader, possess a passion to serve older adults and people with physical disabilities and the community. We encourage you to apply! DHS AGENCY MISSION "To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity." ABOUT_THE_AGING_And_PEOPLE_With_DISABILITIES_(APD)_PROGRAM * APD provides older adults, people with physical disabilities, and their families with easy access to services, supports, and early interventions that will help them maintain independence, promote well-being, and honor choice, respect cultural preferences, and uphold dignity. * We develop services, policies, and provide management and administrative oversight for programs assisting older adults and people with disabilities live in their own communities as well as oversee federal, state, and local funding of statewide programs. Our staff work with other offices and units within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) as well as shared services with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), federal agencies, local partners, other state agencies, legislators, advocates and stakeholders on an ongoing basis. APD is instrumental in meeting the overall goals and benchmarks for the ODHS mission and goals. * We are responsible for many functions, but the main programs are the Medicaid Long Term Care , Adult Protective Services, Long Term Care Licensing and Regulatory Oversight, Older Americans Act and Oregon Project Independence programs, Financial Eligibility services for SNAP, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Part D low-income subsidies, General Assistance and Disability Determination Services. WHAT_YOU_WILL_BE_DOING You will manage and provide leadership for APD programs and offices in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Program responsibilities are managed through a subordinate management structure and include Adult Foster home licensing, Adult Protective Services, Home Care Worker program, long-term care services, Medical Programs and food benefits. Fiscal, personnel, and program management. You will also assure compliance with all federal and state statues, rules and policies. WORKING_CONDITIONS * You will work within Jackson and Josephine county service district with a diverse group of ODHS staff, local government officials, private non- profits, clients and other partners and service providers. * You may have contact with frustrated or upset customers, employees, or partners. * You may work with multiple partners and conflicting requirements. * Much of your work is performed under pressure of time or adverse circumstances. * You will work non-traditional work hours which includes travel, overnight stays, and working after normal working hours. * Requires having a valid driver's license or acceptable alternate method of transportation. WHATS_IN_IT_FOR_YOU When you join the Oregon Department of Human Services, you join a community of nearly 10,000 employees dedicated to Oregon s most vulnerable population. Career growth and development is encouraged through training and committee participation opportunities. The State of Oregon offers excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance , generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan . THIS_IS_WHAT_YOU_NEED_TO_QUALIFYMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: development of program rules and policies, development of long- and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation, AND budget preparation. OR Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: development of program rules and policies, development of long- and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation, AND budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management. OR Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget. Requested_Skills * Knowledge of and experience with human services programs. * Proven experience in working with diverse groups with varying priorities and goals and moving these groups toward consensus * Proven ability to execute primary leadership, coordination and facilitation responsibilities in an organization. * Excellent public relations and written/oral communication skills and transparency. * Must have demonstrated leadership and management skills in a multi- faceted organization, preferably with multiple supervisory levels of reporting. * Ability to work with a high level of autonomy The_Most_Qualified_Applicant_Will_Possess * The ability and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential situations, information and the ability to see both sides and make difficult decisions. * Comfortable with flexibility in work schedules and remote work environments. * Strong change agent. * Motivator and collaborative. * Time management skills and organized. HOW TO APPLY External Applicants: Click on the Apply button and submit your application. View this video for help. Internal Applicants (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help. Cover letter and Resume are required and MUST addresses how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Requested Skills. To be considered for an interview, you must submit these required documents with the above requirements. Special_Information To receive Veterans' Preference, you must complete the required Task that will be sent to you through Workday and will be located under your account profile. This Task will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans Preference point selection. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources .or call the Oregon department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time. This position is a Management Services Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact . Please be sure to include the job requisition number. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact our office at . Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out this link: support.aspx DHS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 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