Youth Transition Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 2)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to serve as a Youth Transition Specialist. In this role, you will help strengthen supports and services for foster youth and young people that experienced foster care through operational oversight, compliance monitoring, and program coordination. The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational oversight and coordination for the Youth Transitions (YT) program, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and supporting agency-wide efficiency. This position serves as the team’s rule, policy, and procedure lead, collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance systems and electronic resources, and handles complex contract administration to ensure compliance and efficiency. They also provide technical consultation and training to agency staff and other interest holders and participate in cross-functional projects to design and implement operational improvements that support program objectives and goals.
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 two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
- OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
- Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying complex Child Welfare policies and procedures in different settings to a variety of circumstances.
- Experience sharing complex information through different methods, including creating accessible resources (policy, procedure, training, presentations, flyers, guides, emails, etc.) that offer clear and concise guidance to various audiences.
- Experience facilitating and leading group discussions, meetings, and workgroups, often with varying degrees of participation, different perspectives, and competing goals.
- Understanding of the advantages of both legal and relational permanency for transition aged youth experiencing foster care.
- Experience providing strong engagement and timely customer service in a demanding, fast‑paced, and high‑volume environment.
- A valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for routine travel.
- Must complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass E-Verify.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight and coordination for the Youth Transitions (YT) program.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Support agency-wide efficiency.
- Serve as the team’s rule, policy, and procedure lead.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance systems and electronic resources.
- Handle complex contract administration to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Provide technical consultation and training to agency staff and other interest holders.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to design and implement operational improvements that support program objectives and goals.
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
