Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Programs Specialist

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section is recruiting for an Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Programs Specialist to advance policy and program goals and objectives related to substance use prevention and the social and economic burden of excessive alcohol use on Oregonians.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

What you will do!

Project and Program Coordination and Administration

• Conduct project management activities for alcohol and other drug related initiatives
• Support development, monitoring, guidance, and oversight of project related budgets, contracts, and state and federal grants
• Facilitate and foster collaborative internal and external partnerships in support of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention
• Promote communication and coordination with other prevention related initiatives to advance collaborative, system wide impacts

Policy and Partnership Development and Consultation

• Support community needs assessment, partner outreach and engagement, and linkage to state and national training and technical assistance resources
• Advise on unmet needs, system gaps, and allocation of substance use prevention funding and other resources
• Track data, research, and best and emerging practices for alcohol and other drug primary prevention, including population- and environmental-level initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend program and policy priorities and strategies
• Provide support for implementation of legislative and policy initiatives

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Facilitate collaborative relationships among local, state and national government agencies and community-based organizations.
• Contribute to inter-disciplinary teams working to align alcohol and other drug prevention initiatives across the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion, OHA and other state agencies
• Advance strategic goals outlined in the Alcohol Drug Policy Commission’s Strategic Plan and Healthier Together Oregon’s (HTO) - Behavioral Health Priority Area.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

• A degree in Public Health, or Behavioral or Social Sciences can substitute for some of this experience.
  • Associate Degree will substitute 18 months of experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree will substitute 3 years of experience.
  • Master’s Degree will substitute 4 years of experience.
  • Doctorate will substitute 5 years of experience.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Experience with budgets, grants, contract management and grantee/partner training and technical assistance.
• Experience with leading, coordinating, and/or facilitating inner agency, other government entities, and community collaborations and conversations.
• Experience supporting implementation of local ATOD prevention or health promotion programs
• Experience providing interpretation and recommendation regarding policies, processes, and procedures and suggesting changes as needed including facilitating the implementation of decided improvements.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-139162

DEADLINE: 10/18/2023