FCO Program Specialist

Polk County • Monmouth, OR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Implements specified programmatic grants. Collaborates with community members directly serving the Oregon Health Plan population by providing assistance to individuals and families navigating the local social services and assistance programs. Works to establish and maintain strong community partnerships to effectively promote project awareness by coordinating and attending community outreach events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in social services (psychology, sociology, etc.) or four (4) years demonstrated experience in community outreach services, providing social service information, advocacy, support and assistance to individuals and or families; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred which includes a 5% pay differential

Responsibilities

• Implements specified programmatic grants.
• Collaborates with community members directly serving the Oregon Health Plan population by providing assistance to individuals and families navigating the local social services and assistance programs.
• Works to establish and maintain strong community partnerships to effectively promote project awareness by coordinating and attending community outreach events.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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