Diversity Liaison- Oregon State Hospital (OPA3 SR 30)
About The Position
The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), is hiring a full-time, permanent Diversity Liaison for its Health Equity Support Services (HESS) department. OSH provides psychiatric hospital care to adults at its campuses in Salem and Junction City. HESS supports equity and inclusion work aligned with OHA strategies and community needs, with the aim of eliminating health inequities and providing care consistent with national CLAS standards. The position will primarily serve patients and staff at the Salem campus. The Diversity Liaison provides consultative advice on facilitating and implementing OHA equity programs, policies, and initiatives, including the agency strategic plan and its goal of eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030. The role assesses culturally appropriate practices, patient demographic data, and existing treatment services, and helps develop and implement identity-affirming, culturally and linguistically responsive policies and practices consistent with state and federal requirements. The role is based on campus and requires working on site Monday through Friday, with occasional travel to Junction City and other locations in Oregon. Relocation assistance is not available. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria. The position does not provide visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or another degree demonstrating capacity for the required knowledge and skills, plus four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven years.
- Submit a current resume outlining relevant education and paid or unpaid work experience.
- Submit a cover letter, no more than two pages, describing how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and desired attributes.
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Be available to work on site Monday through Friday and travel occasionally to Junction City and other Oregon locations.
- Meet OHA criminal records check criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
- Complete I-9 documentation and confirm U.S. work authorization within three days of hire; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience providing identity-affirming, culturally and linguistically responsive support and services.
- Demonstrated experience developing or delivering workforce training related to equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and social determinants of health.
- Experience in project or change management.
- Experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Experience in data analysis.
- Experience in policy development, evaluation, and implementation.
- Experience in legislative analysis.
- Experience operationalizing equity.
- Experience working in a psychiatric hospital.
- Spoken or written fluency in one or more non-English languages, including American Sign Language.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultative advice on facilitating and implementing OHA equity programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Support implementation of OHA's strategic plan and its goal of eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030.
- Assess culturally appropriate best practices, patient demographic data, and current treatment services.
- Determine and implement identity-affirming, culturally and linguistically responsive policies and practices consistent with state and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
- Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and flexible spending account options for health and childcare.
- Paid time off, including 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours per month.
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Training and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
