Program and Data Specialist

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Prevention and Health Promotion/Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section is recruiting for a Program and Data Specialist to provide support for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Early Childhood Health in Oregon (ECHO), Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting, (MIECHV), and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI).

What you will do!

• Perform data entry verification, filing and tracking, and document and information management, including maintaining security and confidentiality of data.
• Work with team to update and maintain procedure manuals.
• Coordinate and support meetings.
• Develop a high level of proficiency with all software.
• Assist with communication to to families, providers, and birth providers as well as follow up activities with families and providers, as needed.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and dissemination of health education materials and social media outreach.
• Assist with special EHDI projects, such as Learning Communities, trainings, onboarding and support for health information exchange, and others, as needed.

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.

At least 75% of the work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. There are times that work will need to be conducted onsite. On site work occurs in a standard office environment with no unusual physical demands or exposures 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 three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge of related to program analysis or early childhood development.

Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to program analysis or early childhood development will substitute the full three years. An Associates in the same focus can substitute for 18 months. Certifications in the same focus may substitute for upto 6 months each.

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 various modes of screening, diagnosis, and communication/treatment methodologies for children with hearing loss.
• Experience with Early Intervention referrals and processes for following up with children with hearing loss.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-139222

Application Deadline: 10/22/2023