Equity & Policy Health Care Interpreter Policy Strategist (OPA4)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

5d • Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Health Care Interpreter Policy Strategist is to provide statewide leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and program oversight for Oregon’s Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Program. This position leads initiatives that strengthen program integrity, improve access to healthcare interpreting services for Medicaid members and other individuals with limited English proficiency, enhance workforce and data systems, and support compliance with state and federal requirements. The role serves as a trusted advisor to agency leadership and collaborates with healthcare providers, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), state and local partners, and community organizations to develop policies, implement system improvements, and advance equitable access to culturally and linguistically responsive healthcare services throughout Oregon.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of health systems, health policy, health administration, and the continuum of healthcare services.
• Significant experience analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating health policies, programs, or initiatives that promote equity and improve outcomes for communities experiencing inequities and communities with limited English proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience applying equity and inclusion principles to policy, program, systems, or organizational change efforts.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of social determinants of health, systemic inequities, and demographic trends on health outcomes for diverse populations in Oregon.
• Proven ability to communicate complex information and policy issues to diverse partners, including OHA leadership, community organizations, healthcare providers, and government entities.
• Experience building consensus and facilitating productive discussions among partners with differing perspectives, priorities, or interests.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while producing high-quality work products.
• Experience fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive, and collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and program oversight for Oregon’s Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Program.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen program integrity.
• Improve access to healthcare interpreting services for Medicaid members and other individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Enhance workforce and data systems.
• Support compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), state and local partners, and community organizations to develop policies, implement system improvements, and advance equitable access to culturally and linguistically responsive healthcare services throughout Oregon.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior