Operations & Policy Analyst 3
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking an Operations & Policy Analyst 3 to join the Office of Safety, Oversight, and Quality Unit (SOQ). The SOQ unit's mission is to ensure the safety of aging adults and adults with disabilities served by the department through effective oversight of service providers. This unit is responsible for statewide licensing, regulatory, and corrective action functions for various care facilities serving these populations. The Operations and Policy Analyst will play a key role in developing program information, explaining licensing and survey procedures, and writing complex policies and rules, especially in light of new legislation (SB 739). This position involves evaluating program operations, conducting quality assurance, providing policy guidance, and offering technical assistance to various stakeholders.
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 4 years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
- OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in extensive reading of materials and other supporting documentation, as well as state and federal rules and laws.
- Experience working under pressure to meet frequent deadlines.
- Experience adjusting to changing priorities.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with varying educational levels and professional to promote compliance with regulations and standards.
- Experience in Aging and People with Disabilities.
- Cover Letter is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and consultative advice to the Community-Based Care program (CBC) to develop program information concerning licensing and survey procedures.
- Develop and make available summary explanations of the licensing and survey process for facilities, preparing and amending information as CBC program rules, policies, and procedures are amended.
- Develop and write complex policies, rules, and legislative concepts.
- Evaluate program operations and services and conduct quality assurance to oversee compliance with regulations and program goals.
- Serve as a statewide policy contact and resource for local offices and licensed facilities concerning licensing and survey processes and requirements.
- Provide complex regulation/rule interpretation and technical assistance to agency and local office staff, surveyors, providers, partners, and the public.
- Responsible for rule development.
- Work with the Department's Contracts and Procurement Unit.
- Perform the review and analysis of licensing activities.
- Participate in training for DHS/APD/AAA staff, providers, and partners regarding facility services, state and federal rules, policies, and procedures, and Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
