Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:Our Mission is to promote and protect the Health and Safety of Our Community. Our department has a primary responsibility to help address the basic health and wellness of Deschutes County residents. The department offers services at more than 40 locations in Deschutes County including public schools; health clinics in Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters; five school-based health clinics; agencies such as the KIDS Center and the State of Oregon Department of Human Services; area hospitals; care facilities and homes.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead a seasoned team of providers and certified medical assistants in a clinical setting at three locations within Deschutes County while working closely with the Program Manager to ensure equitable clinical services are provided. You will lead a clinic team that provides: Free or low-cost birth control, Annual Exams, HIV Testing & PrEP, Pre-Pregnancy Counseling, Emergency Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing & Treatment for all genders, and referrals to needed services such as immunizations, behavioral health, and pregnancy counseling & referrals for all options
.Key Responsibilities:- Program planning, budgeting, monitoring, coordination, evaluation, and supervising staff, and direct service delivery.
- Assess services and monitor compliance with program assurances tied to state and federal operational guidelines.
- Monitor financial and operational performance of programs in collaboration with department management.
What You Will Bring: Knowledge of or experience with:
- Professional principles and practices of reproductive health, sexual health, infectious disease treatment, and education for individuals of all genders seeking clinical health services.
- Management and administrative practices related to reproductive and sexual health clinical services to include understanding and implementing policies and procedures of state and federal regulations.
- Working with diverse populations and promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Skill in:
- Leadership that allows you to motivate and inspire others to work well in a team environment while keeping primary focus on serving program participants.
- Communication, problem solving, organizational behavior, and strategic planning.
- Collaboration with other health services programs, community agencies, and partners.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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HERE. Compensation
$6,576.50 to $8,813.13 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $90 per month, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click
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This recruitment is open until filled with review of applications on January 26, 2023. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a Health, Behavioral Health, Business, Public Administration or related field;
- AND five (5) years of related experience, including supervisory experience;
- OR an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
This position requires possession of a Registered Nurse (RN) license without restrictions in the State of Oregon.NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents at a minimal cost of $90 per month. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include: - Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include: - 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.
