Children's Waiver Policy Specialist (Operations And Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

04/24/2024

Application Deadline:

05/08/2024

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Children's Waiver Policy Specialist (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Do you want to be part of a great team making a difference in the quality of life for Oregonians? Are you ready to regularly use your critical thinking skills and your professional level written, verbal, and virtual communication skills? Do you have experience with Medicaid programs? Have you been responsible for researching and analyzing federal and state policies, laws, and rules? Has your background provided you with project management experience? Do you have experience championing inclusivity and service equity? Then, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Children's Waiver Policy Specialist (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) to join our Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Policy, Rules, and Training Unit team.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS' overall mission and vision.

• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

• Studies have shown that women, people of color, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel you meet every one of our qualifications listed.

What you need to qualify

Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience.

Education in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or health, human, or social services, or similar degree will substitute for experience based on the following:

• An associate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for 18 months of experience.

• A bachelor's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for three (3) years of experience.

• A master's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for four (4) years of experience.

• A doctorate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for five (5) years of experience.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Attention to detail.

• Experience with Medicaid programs.

• Experience researching and analyzing federal and state policies, laws, and rules.

• Project management experience including experience assessing risks, analyzing problems, and developing creative solutions.

• Professional level written, verbal, and virtual communication skills are needed for explaining your thoughts, ideas, plans in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.

• Experience explaining policies, laws, and rules in plain language.

• Experience gathering and interpreting data and preparing reports based on the needs of the audience/recipients.

• Experience championing inclusivity and service equity.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

Please note that a cover letter describing how your background meets the qualifications and each of these attributes is required. Please see the application instructions and requirements section for more information.

Your duties at a glance

The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) provides new opportunities to link services for the growing number of Oregonians who have intellectual or other development disabilities. ODDS strives to support the choices of individuals with disabilities and their families within communities by promoting and providing services that are person-centered and directed, flexible, community inclusive, and supportive of the discovery and development of each individual's unique gifts, talents, and abilities. We are committed to working toward service options to assure that people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to have lives that are fulfilling and meaningful.

The ODDS Policy, Rules, and Training Unit includes subject matter experts for the program's federal and state regulatory structure, case management, and the full scope of services funded and administered by ODDS. In addition, this unit develops training and technical assistance in implementing ODDS policy and best practices for service delivery.

As the Children's Waiver Policy Specialist, you will be a key policy advisor to the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and will use your critical thinking skills to lead the implementation and ongoing management of the Children's Extraordinary Needs program, implementing a new option for parents provide attendant care services to their own minor children.

This includes:

• Providing leadership and coordination of Title XIX Home and Community Based Waiver compliance activities between ODDS and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), among ODDS administrative sections, Community Development Disability Programs (CDDPs), and other service delivery system partners.

• Assuring that federal policies and systems are integrated with state and local service delivery systems.

• Implementing enrollment, waiting list management, federal, state, and legislative reporting, training development, and data collection.

• Serving as an agency liaison with the federal government, OHA and other state and local agencies on resource issues, including the Medicaid state plan and home and community-based and demonstration waivers.

Working conditions

• You will work in a high-volume work setting, with frequently changing priorities.

• You must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, each having changing timelines and requirements.

• You must be able to respond effectively to verbal instructions, cope with frequent interruptions, and moderate noise levels.

• You must be able to gather information required to complete assigned projects.

• You may be asked to work extended or nonstandard work schedules.

Application instructions & requirements

Your resume and cover letter are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

• Attach/upload a resume that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications. The information you include in your resume will be used to determine if your materials show that the qualifications are met.

• A cover letter is required. Attach/upload a cover letter that describes how your background meets the listed qualifications and each of the essential attributes. The information you include in your cover letter will be used to determine if your background meets the attributes and if your materials will move forward in the process.

• Please attach/upload your documents in the "Resume / CV" section of the 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.

Additional requirements

• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.

• 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.

Helpful information

• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunities page.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Rebecca Wilson via email at Rebecca.A.Wilson@odhs.oregon.gov or call/text at (503) 881-9248. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.